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Pruning guide

How to prune begonia 'fragrant beauty'

Best time
After each flowering flush; main tidy-up in early spring
How often
Deadhead every few weeks during bloom; light pruning annually
Technique
Snip off spent flower clusters back to the nearest node or healthy stem junction. Cut any overly long canes by up to one-third to a node in spring.

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Pruning begonia 'fragrant beauty' — FAQ

When should I prune begonia 'fragrant beauty'?

After each flowering flush; main tidy-up in early spring. Snip off spent flower clusters back to the nearest node or healthy stem junction. Cut any overly long canes by up to one-third to a node in spring.

How often does begonia 'fragrant beauty' need pruning?

Deadhead every few weeks during bloom; light pruning annually. Begonia odorata 'Fragrant Beauty' is a cane-like begonia valued for its scented flowers. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to extend flowering. In spring, cut back any leggy stems to a healthy node to keep the plant full and encourage a fresh flush of fragrant blooms.

How do you prune begonia 'fragrant beauty'?

Snip off spent flower clusters back to the nearest node or healthy stem junction. Cut any overly long canes by up to one-third to a node in spring.