Care of Bluebeard Caryopteris

I live in zone 5: I have a Bluebeard Caryopteris which was planted last summer. It only shot up one branch during that growth period. It has wintered over very nicely. What should I do this spring? When do I cut it back and do I continue to pinch out growing tips to encourage a bushy growth habit?

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#1 Comment By MichiganDot On 03/21/2018 @ 5:20 pm

The shrub will probably die back to several inches from the ground. If you watch the plant, you’ll see buds start to swell. Cut it down to the live buds – 5-6 inches from the ground. Those buds should develop into branches. If it flowered last year, you may find seedlings nearby! However, if your bluebeard is a cultivar, seedlings will not look exactly like the parent plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/blue-mist-shrub/caryopteris-blue-mist-shrubs.htm ^[1]

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