Highly cupped and quilted leaves characterize this unique hosta. The cool blue-green foliage is topped in summer with clusters of pure white flowers.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Common Name: Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta
Garden Size: 18 inches tall by 36 inches wide; scape height 22 inches
Growth Rate: Most hostas have a moderate to fast growth rate.
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Large, round, cupped blue-green leaves with a corrugated texture. The thick foliage is somewhat resistant to slugs.
Flowers: White tube-shaped flowers grow on scapes just above foliage. Blooms June to July.
Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.
Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.
Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.
Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings. AHS Classification: III-2 (Medium Leaved, Blue)
Parentage: H. 'Tokudama' x H. sieboldiana
Notes: Named when the breeder saw his dog drinking water from the cupped leaves.
AHGA Hosta of the Year 2014
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