hosta

Water Hosta 'Ginko Craig' plants thoroughly throughout the growing season. They enjoy a slight amount of moisture when the soil is dry, but it's best to wait until the top inch or 2 of soil begins to feel dry before watering. Make sure to give your plant a good soaking providing about 1 inch of water per week. Avoid over-watering as it can lead to root root or cause the leaves to yellow and wilt. In general, hosta plants need more water during the summer months, and less during the winter.

Hosta 'Ginko Craig' does best in full sun to partial shade, with about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is preferable to afternoon since it will leave the plant cooler. Too much sun can be damaging to this plant, causing leaves to become crispy or discolored. If you live in an area with very hot summers, it is best to provide afternoon shade. If the hosta is planted in deep shade, it will not thrive and will become weak and spindly.

Hosta 'Ginko Craig' should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before the new growth begins, to encourage compact growth and to remove any dead or damaged leaves. Pruning should be done with sharp shears or scissors to minimize tearing of the leaves. The top growth should be cut back by up to 1-third of the plant's height. Dead leaves should be removed, as well as any diseased or discoloured foliage caused by frost. After flowering, spent flower stems should be cut back to the base of the plant. This will allow for further more compact growth. For overgrown plants, stems can be divided to create more compact growth. It is important to water the Hosta 'Ginko Craig' regularly, as it is susceptible to drought.