How to prune caryopteris x clandonensis 'worcester gold'

Early spring as growth buds swell (March–April). Cut last year's stems back to 5–10 cm above the permanent woody base, leaving visible buds. The new season's golden shoots emerge quickly. Avoid autumn pruning — leave old stems over winter as frost protection for the crown, then prune once hard frosts have passed.

Annually every spring. 'Worcester Gold' has golden foliage and blue late-summer flowers — both depend on hard annual spring pruning. Cut all stems back hard to a low woody framework each spring, just as new buds break. Skipping pruning results in a woody, sprawling plant with diminished foliage colour and fewer flowers.

Cut last year's stems back to 5–10 cm above the permanent woody base, leaving visible buds. The new season's golden shoots emerge quickly. Avoid autumn pruning — leave old stems over winter as frost protection for the crown, then prune once hard frosts have passed.