How to prune begonia × tuberhybrida 'pin-up flame'

Throughout the growing season for deadheading; autumn before frost for tuber storage cutback. Remove spent blooms and optional flanking male buds by pinching cleanly at the stem. In autumn, cut all stems back to 2–3 inches above the tuber after the first light frost blackens the foliage.

Weekly deadheading in season; once per year (autumn) for end-of-season cutback. Begonia 'Pin-Up Flame' is an upright tuberous begonia that benefits from regular deadheading and removal of the smaller side buds to channel energy into the large central flowers. In autumn, cut stems back before lifting and storing tubers. Minimal structural pruning is needed during the growing season.

Remove spent blooms and optional flanking male buds by pinching cleanly at the stem. In autumn, cut all stems back to 2–3 inches above the tuber after the first light frost blackens the foliage.