Pruning guide
How to prune strawberry begonia
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Pruning strawberry begonia — FAQ
When should I prune strawberry begonia?
After flowering in summer; tidy stolons any time. Cut spent flower stems at soil level once blooms finish. Trim stolons (runners) with scissors if they extend beyond the desired area. Remove individual dead leaves by pulling or cutting cleanly at the petiole.
How often does strawberry begonia need pruning?
As needed. Strawberry Begonia (not a true begonia) needs very little pruning. Remove spent flower stalks after the summer bloom flush and snip away any dead or damaged leaves at the base. The plant spreads via stolons — trim these back if the plant is outgrowing its space. No hard pruning required.
How do you prune strawberry begonia?
Cut spent flower stems at soil level once blooms finish. Trim stolons (runners) with scissors if they extend beyond the desired area. Remove individual dead leaves by pulling or cutting cleanly at the petiole.