Pruning. To keep the plant shaped and flowering, Caryopteris plants should be cut down by at least half in the early spring. You can cut them back to 12 to 18 inches without harm. ... If the plants die back in winter, remove the dead stalks in spring as new growth is beginning.
How do you prune Caryopteris?
Care in fall and winter
- Prune back short at the end of winter, this will help produce an even more spectacular blooming in summer.
- This severe pruning is important for the upkeep of a compact bearing and a nice blooming.
- Covering the plant with thick dried leaves mulch will help protect from from freezing.
How do you take care of Caryopteris?
Once established, Caryopteris require very little water to not only survive, but thrive and bloom. Easy to grow and low care, Caryopteris thrive in full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. They are intolerant of wet, poorly-drained soils. Mulching in winter is recommended.
