How to prune begonia 'cracklin' rosie'

Spring and early summer during active growth. Pinch stem tips just above a node to encourage branching and compact growth. Remove faded flower stems at their base. Use clean, sharp scissors to avoid crushing the soft stems.

Tip-pinch 2-3 times during the growing season; deadhead as needed. Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie' is a compact cane-type or rhizomatous cultivar that benefits from occasional tip-pinching to maintain a bushy shape. Remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flower stems promptly. Leggy stems can be trimmed back to a node. It does not require hard pruning to thrive.

Pinch stem tips just above a node to encourage branching and compact growth. Remove faded flower stems at their base. Use clean, sharp scissors to avoid crushing the soft stems.