How to prune begonia 'maurice amey'

Early spring, before new growth and flowering begin. Use clean, sharp secateurs to cut older canes back to 4–6 nodes above the base. A staggered approach — cutting some canes shorter than others — maintains foliage at multiple heights and avoids a bare base.

Annually in spring; remove dead or crossing stems as needed. Begonia 'Maurice Amey' is a cane begonia that grows tall and benefits from pruning to keep it manageable and to encourage branching. Cut older, woodier canes back to 4–6 nodes above the soil in early spring before flowering. New stems that emerge will be more vigorous and floriferous.

Use clean, sharp secateurs to cut older canes back to 4–6 nodes above the base. A staggered approach — cutting some canes shorter than others — maintains foliage at multiple heights and avoids a bare base.