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Hedychium coccineum 'Disney', also known as 'Disney' Ginger, is a popular and relatively easy-to-grow plant.
Here's a guide to its care Hedychium coccineum 'Disney':
Light:
It thrives in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade, or partial sun.
In cooler climates, it can tolerate more sun, but in hot climates (like the Deep South), it's best to protect it from intense, midday sun to prevent the leaves from yellowing.
Water:
This plant prefers consistently moist soil, but not waterlogged conditions.
It's important to have well-draining soil to prevent root rot.
Soil:
'Disney' Ginger prefers rich, fertile soil that is high in organic matter.
Adding a breathable organic mulch, such as pine straw, can help retain moisture and improve soil quality.
Hardiness:
It's a hardy ginger that can be grown as a perennial in USDA Zones 7b-10b.
In colder zones, it will die back to the ground in the winter and emerge again in the spring.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize in the spring when new growth begins and continue until about mid-summer.
Avoid using common garden fertilizers that may contain lime, as this plant prefers slightly acidic soil.
Pruning:
In the spring, after the danger of frost has passed, you can cut back any frozen or cold-damaged stems.
Deadheading spent flower stalks may encourage additional blooms.
Additional Notes:
This plant is known for its tall, erect stems and brilliant orange-red, non-fragrant flowers that appear in late summer.
It's a "die-back perennial" in areas with freezes, meaning the top growth dies in winter, but the rhizomes (underground stems) survive to produce new growth in spring.
'Disney' Ginger is generally resistant to deer and rabbits.
The plant's leaves have a reddish cast on the underside, which is a distinctive feature of this cultivar.
