How to prune begonia 'harmony's red robin'

Spring, as new growth begins. Snip dead or damaged leaves at the base. Cut back any overly long stems to a node to keep the plant compact and bushy.

As needed, primarily in spring. Begonia 'Harmony's Red Robin' is a rex-type begonia grown for its foliage. It rarely needs heavy pruning — remove dead or yellowing leaves and trim any leggy stems back to a healthy node in spring. Pinching out flower buds redirects energy to the leaves. No drastic cutting is necessary.

Snip dead or damaged leaves at the base. Cut back any overly long stems to a node to keep the plant compact and bushy.