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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Color: Mixed
Rest Stop (across from the Fifth)
♥ Cercis Canadensis (Eastern Redbud)
♥ Deutzia Gracilis ‘Duncan Chardonnay Pearls’
♥ Encore Azalea ‘Autumn Rouge’
♥ Exochorda (Pearlbush)
♥ Viburnum Carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum)
At the Bend of the Path (across from the Sixth)
♥ Kolkwitzia (Beauty Bush)
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
♥ Clethra Alnifolia - ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet)
♥ Cornus (Dogwood)
♥ Encore Azalea ‘Autumn Sangria’
♥ Kalmia Latifolia (Mountain Laurel)
♥ Pachysandra Terminalis
♥ Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’
♥ Sarcococca Ruscifolia (Sweet Box)
Between the St Francis and Sixth Chakras
♥ Ilex Crenata “Helleri” (Heller’s Japanese Holly)
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Rest Stop (across from the Fifth)
Cercis Canadensis (Eastern Redbud)
• Deciduous tree
• Full sun to light shade
• Grows 20’ – 30’ wide and tall
Watering
• Average to moist
Pruning
• Redbuds are short-lived trees and should be pruned to avoid weak forks,
especially in trees with multiple trunks. To increase the chances for a long
and happy life, plant in a moist, but well-drained spot and keep lateral
branches less than half the diameter of the main trunk, spacing branches 6 to
10” apart.
Fertilizing
• As a member of the bean and pea family, the redbud can use nitrogen from
the air. Thus nitrogen is rarely needed as a fertilizer.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Rest Stop (across from the Fifth)
Deutzia Gracilis ‘Duncan Chardonnay Pearls’
• Deciduous bush
• Full sun to part shade
• Grows 2’ – 3’ tall and wide
Watering
• Medium
Pruning
• Prune immediately after the flowers have finished - in early to mid-summer.
If you prune too early, then they will not have enough time to produce new
stems - which will be the flowering stems for the next year. Pruning in the
winter for instance, will remove all the following summer's flower-bud stems.
They will not make new flower bud stems in the following spring.
• Take out all of the flowered stems - pruning them back by about one third of
their previous length. So, each stem that has the faded flowers on, should be
cut back, leaving around two thirds of the stem on the shrub.
• Together with this, Deutzias respond to heavy pruning of around one in three
of their stems - right back to - or near - ground level. This will encourage new
basal shoots, which will soon grow to full length.
• Each year -­‐ at pruning time -­‐ cut back a further third of the old stems to ground
level. This type of basal pruning will ensure that you will always have a
vigorous shrub that will not get too top heavy, and it will always be clad with
foliage down to or near ground level.
Fertilizing
• Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for
shrubs
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Rest Stop (across from the Fifth)
Encore Azalea ‘Autumn Rouge’
(x2)
• Evergreen and reblooming bush
• Sun to partial shade (need 4-6 hours of sun to get maximum blooms)
• Encore varieties can grow to between 2.5 and 5.5 feet. Since plants don’t ever
stop growing, the ‘mature size’ listed in the Encore Azalea literature is not a
maximum height, but a size that is easily maintainable through yearly
pruning.
Watering
• Regular watering after the first year unless there are periods of excessive
drought.
• It is important to have good drainage so that water does not stand around the
fibrous root ball; the shallow, fibrous roots like to dry out a little in between
waterings. If the roots get too much water, root rot can set in, and the
moisture won't be delivered to the upper plant.
Pruning
• Very little pruning is required to retain good form and do not need ‘deadheading.’ If you think it needs pruning, do so immediately after the spring
flowering for maximum bud set.
• Light pruning of more established plants will stimulate growth and
flowering.
• Shortening or removal of long slender stems with no side shoots and cutting
out dead wood may be done at any time.
Fertilizing
• Established azaleas do not need fertilizer. To avoid inducing new growth that
may be killed in the winter, do any fertilizing in late winter or early spring;
never after July 1.
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Fertilize with a well-balanced, slow release, granular azalea/camellia
fertilizer (Do not over fertilize)
For an added nutrient boost you can also apply liquid fertilizer directly to the
foliage and roots. Follow label directions and use about once every two
weeks.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Rest Stop (across from the Fifth)
Exochorda (Pearlbush)
(x5)
• Deciduous bush
• Full sun to partial shade in acidic soil
• Grows 3’ - 4’ tall and wide
Watering
• Needs regular watering, weekly or more often in extreme heat.
Pruning
• Prune to shape after flowering. This plant flowers on the previous season's
growth ('old wood').
Fertilizing
• Fertilize with a controlled release shrub fertilizer in spring.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Rest Stop (across from the Fifth)
Viburnum Carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum)
(x1)
• Deciduous bush
• Full sun to partial shade (full sun is preferred)
• Grows 5’ - 6’ tall and wide
Watering
• An 1” of rain a week
Pruning
• Consider pruning only after the shrub has completed its mid-spring
flowering. Cut away dead twigs or branches with the pruners, making the cut
at 1/3 above a branch joint that is still alive. If an entire shrub branch is dead,
the cut make go as low as the base of the shrub.
• Look for branches that are rubbing against each other. With a singular
pinching stroke of the hand pruners, prune out one of the branches to stop
the rubbing damage on the bark. Make the pruning cut 1/3-inch above a
junction branch or 1/3-inch above a pair of emerging leaf pairs or dormant
buds.
• Tip prune any errant branches that encroach upon another shrub or create an
awkwardly shaped plant overall. Make the prune cut 1/4-inch above a pair of
leaves.
Fertilizing
• Fertilize with a well balanced fertilizer, sparingly
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
At the Bend of the Path (across from the Sixth)
Callicarpa Dichotoma ‘Albifructus’ (White Beautyberry)
(2)
• At next bend down from Rest Stop
• Deciduous bush
• Full sun to some partial shade
• Grows 4’ – 6’ tall, 6’ – 8’ wide
Watering
• Medium moisture
Pruning
• Because plants flower on the current season's growth, they can be pruned
hard (to as low as 4-6 inches) in early spring. Plants will be smaller than if left
unpruned, but their stems will be lined from head to toe (rather than just at
the tips of the branches) with clusters of berries.
Fertilizing
• Seldom requires fertilizer.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
Clethra Alnifolia - ‘Hummingbird’ (Summersweet)
• Deciduous bush
• Full sun to light shade
• Grows 5’ – 8’ tall and 2’ – 5’ wide
Watering
• Medium
Pruning
• Check for damaged or bruised branches. These need to be pruned back to the
main stem to avoid spreading bacteria or fungus to the main plant.
• Thin out old, woody branches by cutting them off at the base. Cut off
approximately a third of the old growth clethra stems to encourage new
growth.
• Trim overall foliage back with hedge clippers to keep the clethra in a nice
shape. You may need to trim the edges again over the course of summer to
keep the plant from looking leggy.
Fertilizing
• Feed the bush with a single application of a balanced, water-soluble allpurpose garden fertilizer in the spring.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
Cornus (Dogwood)
• Deciduous tree
Watering
• Since they are shallow-rooted trees, dogwoods are among the first plants to
show drought stress. They need supplemental water in the absence of regular
rainfall, especially during the summer and fall. Water in the morning,
preferably with a soaker hose, to a depth of 6’. Avoid wetting the foliage,
Pruning
• Prune as little as possible, letting the tree assume its natural tree shape, except
for cleaning out of dead or broken limbs. If necessary to thin out some
branches to permit light penetration and air circulation, do this during the
dormant season. Avoid cutting dogwoods during summer months when the
Dogwood Borer is active. Leaving lower branches on the tree helps shade the
shallow root system, but do not allow any branches to touch the ground.
Fertilizing
• Dogwoods prefer being fed by the slowly decomposing mulch rather than by
chemical fertilizers. If you do fertilize, do it sparingly in April/May when the
leaves are coming out. Dogwoods in natural areas usually do not require
fertilization. Recent research suggests that root growth is promoted by using
little or no Nitrogen fertilizer.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
Encore Azalea ‘Autumn Sangria’
• Evergreen and reblooming bush
• Sun to partial shade (need 4-6 hours of sun to get maximum blooms)
• Encore varieties can grow to between 2.5 and 5.5 feet. Since plants don’t ever
stop growing, the ‘mature size’ listed in the Encore Azalea literature is not a
maximum height, but a size that is easily maintainable through yearly
pruning.
Watering
• Regular watering after the first year unless there are periods of excessive
drought.
• It is important to have good drainage so that water does not stand around the
fibrous root ball; the shallow, fibrous roots like to dry out a little in between
waterings. If the roots get too much water, root rot can set in, and the
moisture won't be delivered to the upper plant.
Pruning
• Very little pruning is required to retain good form and do not need ‘deadheading.’ If you think it needs pruning, do so immediately after the spring
flowering for maximum bud set.
• Light pruning of more established plants will stimulate growth and
flowering.
• Shortening or removal of long slender stems with no side shoots and cutting
out dead wood may be done at any time.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Fertilizing
• Established azaleas do not need fertilizer. To avoid inducing new growth that
may be killed in the winter, do any fertilizing in late winter or early spring;
never after July 1.
• Fertilize with a well-balanced, slow release, granular azalea/camellia
fertilizer (Do not over fertilize)
• For an added nutrient boost you can also apply liquid fertilizer directly to the
foliage and roots. Follow label directions and use about once every two
weeks.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
Kalmia Latifolia (Mountain Laurel)
• Evergreen bush
• Full sun, part shade, shade
• Grows 12’ tall
Watering
• Water regularly. The soil should not be allowed to completely dry between
watering during its growing season.
Pruning
• As soon as the blooms have faded, snip them off to help the plant spend its
energies on next year’s blooms.
• You can also prune the shrub at this time to keep it small and bushier.
Fertilizing
• Fertilize the same as you would other acid loving plants such as
rhododendrons. Use a fertilizer made for this type of plant, but don't over do
it. Light fertilizing is all that is needed in very early spring or very late fall
after a freeze. Do not apply any fertilizer after the first week of June.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
Pachysandra Terminalis
• Evergreen ground cover
• Partial to full sun
• Grows 1‘ tall
Watering
• Once established only needs to be watered during droughts and in late fall
before the ground freezes
Pruning
• A long established bed often benefits from periodic shearing, either with
hand hedge clippers, hand grass shears, or a power lawn mower at its highest
blade setting to avoid cutting the plants to the ground. This encourages
sparsely growing plants to fill in and revitalizes tired foliage. If unrestrained,
pachysandra tends to gradually take over.
Fertilizing
• It is not vital to fertilize pachysandra, but the plants will appreciate a boost
• A general, all-purpose fertilizer such as Osmocote or Miracle-Gro can be
applied in the spring. You can also use slow-release or liquid 8-5-5 fertilizer.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’
• Evergreen bush
• Full sun to partial shade
• Grows 5’ tall and wide
• Roots are near the surface, so keep mulched
Watering
• Average watering. Overwatering in sites where drainage was faulty has
killed many rhododendrons (they don’t like continuously wet roots)
• If the soil is moist but the plant still wilts, mist over the plant lightly to
increase humidity.
• Avoid excessive irrigation in fall.
Preparing for Winter
• Keep plants dry in September as it will tend to harden them off and be better
prepared for the winter.
• If the fall has been excessively dry, watering should be done after the first
killing frost. At that time watering will not reduce winter hardiness but will
prepare the plant for winter. The soil should be thoroughly moist before cold
weather sets in. The best time for fall watering is about Thanksgiving.
Pruning
• It is important to remove the flower clusters on rhododendrons as soon as
flowering is complete (petals collapse). Break out only the dead flower
cluster, being careful not to damage the young buds clustered at its base.
Failure to do this will reduce flowering the following year. For more severe
pruning, cut back to whorl of leaves.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
There is little need for pruning. If growth becomes excessive, reduce the size
with light pruning after flowering.
Fertilizing
• Use specially formulated fertilizers for acid-loving plants. Avoid using
general garden fertilizers for rhododendrons, azaleas and other acid-loving
plants. Over fertilization can damage the fine, delicate roots close to the soil
surface.
• Fertilizing should be done in May, but do not fertilize after July 1. Late
summer fertilization may force out tender fall growth that will be killed by
the winter.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Along the Woods (at the Sixth & Seventh Chakras)
Sarcococca Ruscifolia (Sweet Box)
• Evergreen bush
• Full shade
• Grows to 3’ – 6’ tall
Watering
• Reasonably good drainage in winter and a bit of summer water
Pruning
• Prune out stems that hang over the walk or are damaged; use a by-pass
pruner and cut all the way back to where the stem joins a larger stem.
• During mid-spring prune dead or damaged branches. Prune for symmetry
after flowering
Fertilizing
• Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Plants Along The Path (from the Fifth to Seventh Chakras )
Between the St Francis and Sixth Chakras
Ilex Crenata “Helleri” (Heller’s Japanese Holly)
• Evergreen bush
• Full sun to part shade
• Grows 3’ tall and wide
Watering
• Water when normal rainfall does not provide the preferred 1 inch of moisture
most plants prefer. Average water is needed during the growing season, but
take care not to overwater.
Pruning
• Needs no pruning, but can be shaped in spring. Remove damaged, dead or
dying leaves, especially in the spring.
Fertilizing
• Feed with Holly-tone in spring
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