How to prune begonia 'dragon wing red'

Early in the growing season for pinching; midsummer for rejuvenation if needed. Pinch out growing tips by one to two nodes early on. Deadhead by removing spent flower clusters at their stem. For leggy plants, cut stems back to a strong node using clean scissors.

Pinch once or twice early season; deadhead throughout bloom. Begonia 'Dragon Wing Red' benefits from light tip-pinching early in the season to encourage branching and fuller growth. Deadhead spent flower clusters to prolong blooming. If plants become leggy in late summer, cut back by up to one-half to rejuvenate. This cultivar is vigorous and tolerates moderate pruning well.

Pinch out growing tips by one to two nodes early on. Deadhead by removing spent flower clusters at their stem. For leggy plants, cut stems back to a strong node using clean scissors.