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How to prune begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'

Best time
Deadhead through summer; cut back in early autumn before first frost
How often
Deadhead weekly in summer; cut back once annually in autumn
Technique
Pinch or snip spent flowers off just behind the bloom head throughout the season. In autumn, cut stems back to a few centimetres above the tuber, then lift and store the tuber dry in a cool, frost-free place.

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When should I prune begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'?

Deadhead through summer; cut back in early autumn before first frost. Pinch or snip spent flowers off just behind the bloom head throughout the season. In autumn, cut stems back to a few centimetres above the tuber, then lift and store the tuber dry in a cool, frost-free place.

How often does begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white' need pruning?

Deadhead weekly in summer; cut back once annually in autumn. Tuberous begonias like 'Non-Stop Mocca White' are typically grown as annuals or lifted and stored dormant in winter. Deadhead spent blooms regularly throughout summer to prolong flowering. Cut the plant back and stop watering in autumn to trigger dormancy before lifting tubers for storage.

How do you prune begonia × tuberhybrida 'non-stop mocca white'?

Pinch or snip spent flowers off just behind the bloom head throughout the season. In autumn, cut stems back to a few centimetres above the tuber, then lift and store the tuber dry in a cool, frost-free place.