How to prune begonia 'nonstop joy salmon'

Deadhead throughout summer bloom period; cut back in autumn at dormancy. Remove faded blooms and flanking female buds by hand or with clean snips. At season's end, allow stems to die back naturally then cut to within 5 cm (2 in) of the tuber before lifting for winter storage.

Deadhead weekly; annual cut-back at dormancy. Begonia 'Nonstop Joy Salmon' is a tuberous begonia bred for extended flowering with minimal care. Deadhead spent blooms and remove the small single female flowers beside each double to concentrate energy. Cut stems back near the tuber as growth dies in autumn. No complex pruning is needed during the growing season.

Remove faded blooms and flanking female buds by hand or with clean snips. At season's end, allow stems to die back naturally then cut to within 5 cm (2 in) of the tuber before lifting for winter storage.