Overwintering guide
How to overwinter schomburgk's dancing ginger
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills schomburgk's dancing ginger in winter
Cutting schomburgk's dancing ginger hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering schomburgk's dancing ginger — FAQ
Does schomburgk's dancing ginger need to come indoors for winter?
Schomburgk's Dancing Ginger is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Schomburgk's Dancing Ginger is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move schomburgk's dancing ginger for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water schomburgk's dancing ginger in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills schomburgk's dancing ginger over winter?
Cutting schomburgk's dancing ginger hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.