How to prune begonia × semperflorens-cultorum 'dragon wing red'

Early in the season to pinch for bushiness; midsummer if stems become leggy. Pinch growing tips between thumb and forefinger at planting to encourage side shoots. Mid-season, cut leggy stems back by one-third just above a leaf node with clean scissors.

Once at establishment; once mid-season if needed; otherwise minimal. Begonia 'Dragon Wing Red' is a naturally tidy, vigorous grower with minimal pruning needs. Deadheading is unnecessary as spent flowers drop cleanly. Pinch out the growing tips when young to encourage branching. Leggy stems can be cut back by one-third in midsummer to restore a more compact, floriferous habit.

Pinch growing tips between thumb and forefinger at planting to encourage side shoots. Mid-season, cut leggy stems back by one-third just above a leaf node with clean scissors.