Rosy-cheeked – and blooming (5)

I believe the answer is:

ruddy

(Other definitions for ruddy that I've seen before include "Healthily red; sort of duck" , "Blooming" , "Having a healthy red complexion" , "Healthily red in colour" , "Reddish; -- duck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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