How to prune begonia 'buxton's crimson'

After each flush of blooms fades, typically late spring through summer. Pinch or snip spent flower clusters just above a healthy leaf node. Cut leggy stems back by one-third using clean scissors, cutting just above a node to encourage branching.

As needed during the growing season; light tidy-up every few weeks. Begonia 'Buxton's Crimson' benefits from light pruning to stay bushy and encourage re-blooming. Remove spent flowers and leggy stems regularly. After a flush of blooms fades, cut stems back by one-third to promote fresh branching and prevent the plant from becoming straggly.

Pinch or snip spent flower clusters just above a healthy leaf node. Cut leggy stems back by one-third using clean scissors, cutting just above a node to encourage branching.