Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’
Description
2014 Hosta of the Year.
Abiqua Drinking Gourd stands out in any garden with its powder blue, oval, cupped leaves and its large upright growth pattern. Plants have a moderate growth rate, but at maturity it reaches up to 2 feet. in height with a spread of 3 feet. Tubular shaped white flowers begin to appear around mid July.
Additional information
| Latin Name | Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Care | Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. |
| Light Requirements | |
| Habit | Mounded habit. |
| Plant Height | 18-20 Inches |
| Plant Width | 30-36 Inches |
| Foliage | Thick blue-green leaves are strongly cupped. |
| Bloom | White flowers in summer. |
| Zone | |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Black Walnut Tolerant, Container Use, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant, Slug Resistant, Supports Naturalizing, Tolerant of Wet Locations |
| Container Size | |
| Peak Season(s) |
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