H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Hosta ‘Ginko Craig’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by J. Craig & A. Summers & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | J. Craig & A. Summers & AHS |
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by J. Craig and A. Summers with the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'Ginko Craig' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinguished by its dark green leaves with white margins and a compact, low-growing habit.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Ginko Craig' reaches a mature diameter of 10 inches (25.4 cm) and a height of 4 inches (10.2 cm), with scapes rising to 18 inches (45.7 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade and is well-suited for rock gardens, edging, or container cultivation due to its small stature. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage, so monitor regularly and take protective measures if necessary.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
23 published registry records name Hosta ‘Ginko Craig’ as a parent: 3 sports and 20 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Ginko Craig’ (3), by registration year
- H. ‘Green Smash’ (1988)
- H. ‘Hi Ho Silver’ (1997)
- H. ‘Sarah Kennedy’ (2004)
Seedlings of H. ‘Ginko Craig’ (20), by registration year
- H. ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ (1982)
- H. ‘Sweet Marjorie’ (1983)
- H. ‘Buckwheat Honey’ (1984)
- H. ‘Curly Top’ (1985)
- H. ‘Gosan Hildegarde’ (1989)
- H. ‘Academy Celeborn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Academy Galadriel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lovely Loretta’ (2002)
- H. ‘Academy Bonfire Glade’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Fangorn Forest’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Isengard’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Mallorn’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Mirkwood’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Nazgul’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Palantir’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Lothlórien’ (2004)
- H. ‘Academy Chetwood’ (2005)
- H. ‘Academy Dimholt’ (2005)
- H. ‘Academy Rivendell’ (2005)
- H. ‘Academy Weathertop’ (2005)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Crepe Suzette’ (1986)
- H. ‘Excalibur’ (1986)
- H. ‘Gloriosa’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2077. How we check this data.