Ginko Craig Hosta

Hosta x 'Ginko Craig'

Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #04153
3-8

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Narrow, lance-like green leaves edged in white make an ideal edging plant for a shady border and woodland gardens. Thrives in dappled morning sun to shade, protected from harsh sun exposures. Also great under trees, where leaf litter falls through its narrow leaves. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 10 in. tall, spreading wider.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Design IdeasShort Hosta like this one are perfect for groundcover or as an edging plant. If it's variegated, as this one is, these applications are even more dramatic. Keep in front of taller Hosta or other plants that may block the view. Perfect for weaving in and out of rock garden stones or to highlight a hidden flagstone path. Plant with muted cool-colored flowers from purple to blue, very pale pink and white to avoid overwhelming.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring.
LoreHosta was named by the Austrian, Leopold Trattinick who honored his friend and fellow countryman, Dr. N.T. Host.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Design IdeasShort Hosta like this one are perfect for groundcover or as an edging plant. If it's variegated, as this one is, these applications are even more dramatic. Keep in front of taller Hosta or other plants that may block the view. Perfect for weaving in and out of rock garden stones or to highlight a hidden flagstone path. Plant with muted cool-colored flowers from purple to blue, very pale pink and white to avoid overwhelming.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring.
History
LoreHosta was named by the Austrian, Leopold Trattinick who honored his friend and fellow countryman, Dr. N.T. Host.

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