How to prune begonia 'guy savard'

Early spring before active growth resumes; deadhead throughout the growing season. Pinch or snip soft stem tips just above a leaf node to promote branching. Remove finished flower clusters at the nearest node. In spring, cut leggy canes back by up to one-third, always cutting just above a node with clean, sterile shears.

Lightly every spring; deadhead as needed through summer. Begonia 'Guy Savard' is a cane-type (angel wing) begonia that benefits from light pruning to stay bushy. Pinch growing tips in spring to encourage branching, and remove spent flower clusters as they fade. Cut back any bare, leggy stems by one-third in early spring to stimulate fresh, compact growth.

Pinch or snip soft stem tips just above a leaf node to promote branching. Remove finished flower clusters at the nearest node. In spring, cut leggy canes back by up to one-third, always cutting just above a node with clean, sterile shears.