Hosta
'Ginko Craig'
Ginko Craig Hosta
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Hosta |
Cultivar |
'Ginko Craig' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
1 - 8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-40 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 20 |
Height |
20 cm |
Spread |
30 cm |
Cultivation |
Grow in partial or full shade in any fertile soil that has been enriched with well-rotted organic manure. A pH of 6-7 is preferred, and a continuous supply of moisture is critical for optimum performance. |
Shape |
Mound-forming miniature. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Snails and slugs are the primary pests, and rabbits and deer may be a problem as well. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves are a medium green, edged with pure white. |
Flower Description |
Flowers are striped purple and tend to attract hummingbirds. |
Notable Specimens |
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
Propagate through division of clumps, although clumps should be left undisturbed for at least 3 years in order to allow the leaves to reach maturity. Plant in spring or (in areas with milder winters) autumn, allowing the roots to soak overnight in a weak solution of liquid fertilizer first. |