How to prune begonia × tuberhybrida 'nonstop rose'

Throughout the growing season for deadheading; late autumn before first frost for tuber preparation. Snap off spent flowers and the smaller flanking buds by hand or with clean scissors. Cut stems back to 2–3 inches above the tuber in autumn, then allow the tuber to dry before storing frost-free.

Weekly deadheading during the growing season; annual end-of-season cutback before tuber storage. Begonia × tuberhybrida 'Nonstop Rose' benefits from deadheading spent blooms and removing small male buds flanking the large female flower to direct energy into showier blooms. At season end, cut foliage back before lifting tubers for winter storage. During the season, remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers regularly.

Snap off spent flowers and the smaller flanking buds by hand or with clean scissors. Cut stems back to 2–3 inches above the tuber in autumn, then allow the tuber to dry before storing frost-free.