Hedychium coccineum is a widespread species throughout the foothills of Himalayan mountain range. This varies throughout this wide range and numerous forms have entered cultivation. A few have cultivar names while others are just known as H coccineum. ‘Disney’ is one of the best known and desired cultivars. It has been offered in the past has ‘Honduras.’ Both names probably just refer to where they were bought or “collected.” This popular cultivar is a shorter and all around more compact than regular H coccineum. It has upright stalks with tightly spaces leaves and a greyish hue to the stems. The inflorescence is packed with small bright orange flowers that make a great show.
Grows to 4 feet in medium sun. Hardy in Zone 8 and above.