How to prune begonia 'shamus'

After flowering or in early spring. Use clean, sharp scissors to cut canes back by one-third just above a node. Remove entirely any dead, thin, or crossing stems at the base to open up the plant.

Once or twice a year. Begonia 'Shamus' is a cane or hybrid type that benefits from pruning after flowering to prevent legginess. Cut long stems back by one-third to a healthy node, and remove dead or crossing stems at the base. This encourages fresh branching and a second flush of growth.

Use clean, sharp scissors to cut canes back by one-third just above a node. Remove entirely any dead, thin, or crossing stems at the base to open up the plant.