It's not just the public that receives his waffly bollocks. His MPs get it as well. Interesting that he is getting more negative press from core Conservative media though, in this instance the magazine of which he was previously Editor.

Opting for a flower analogy, Johnson promised that things would be better, in terms of restrictions being eased, by the time tulip season was over – perhaps even by daffodil season. This led to MPs frantically googling floral seasons for a clue as to when restrictions would end (Tulips: early May). MPs then made the point that the dates of each season could vary depending where in the country you were.

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/...-with-tory-mps