Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Do gingers prefer full sunlight or patial shade?, 1 by cannagirl

cannagirl wrote:
Heavencape, it may have had something to do with the soil turning my foliage brown. The area I first planted in didn't have the best of soil. It was also no shade at all, and got only full sun...up to 100 plus degrees in the summer. Also, I live about 30 minutes from the Gulf. The foilage started curling & turning brown. I had to water everyday, even with a heavy mulch to help retain water. Once I moved to filtered shade they grow well, and I only water once a week. All my gingers bloom & flourish in filtered shade. I guess it all depends on your location.
Breaux Bridge is a charming place! I love going to the Cajun Christmas on the Bayou every yr.
Here is some of my hedy's growing in filtered shade.