This cultivar is a seedling of an H. 'Ginko Craig' F1 seedling and it was registered in 2000 by Steve Chamberlain of New York. It is a large size plant that grows to around 22 inches in height with a spread of about 51 inches. The plants have medium green foliage and bear pale lavender flowers from late July into August.

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