Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Mature Height: 18 inches
Mature Spread: 36 inches

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There are some hostas that stand the test of time and the striking drinking gourd hosta can be found in gardens world wide. Huge textured 3 inch deep cup shaped leaves that say dark green/blue through the summer  are what make this classic hosta special. With a large size and elegant structure in form, this hosta is often used in full landscapes to tidy up areas that are a bit messy, or full of color and pizzazz. Adding simplistic beauty without being boring is the specialty of this hosta. It can act as a pillar of structure and grace or stand on its own as a blanket of ruffled texture in any shade garden.

Hostas are a popular perennial due to their flexibility and tolerance of many types of sunlight, but are best known for their success in shade. They are a great plant for supporting the showier members of your garden collective, but can offer many striking features in their own right. Hostas come in thousands of different varieties and many distinct shapes and colors. There is truly a hosta for every occasion or situation. They are hardy plants that can thrive in pristine and urban environments alike. Pair with Coral Bells for an excellent variety of shade tolerant low lying plants for walkways, borders and blending or joining garden elements.

 Photo Credit: Walters Gardens

Bloom Color:Purple
Bloom Period:Late summer
Genus & Species:Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Mature Height:18 inches
Mature Spread:36 inches
Plant Spacing:32-36 inches
Planting Depth:Eyes should be just below the surface
Planting Time:Spring
Soil Type:Prefer moist well drained soils
Sun Exposure:Full to Part Shade
Zone:3 to 9

General care for any tree or shrub is easy, but like any living thing will require your attention. Please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.

Perennial Hostas

For best success we recommend that you plant hostas in a rich, well-drained soil that holds moisture well. Hostas prefer some shade, and filtered or dappled shade is the best for consistent full growth. Morning sun typically does not burn hostas, but strong afternoon sun tends to burn or kill them outright. Remember that hostas naturally grow at the edge of woodlands in the filtered light beneath trees in rich loamy soil and you’ll always prepare the right conditions for your hostas. In areas of poor soil a thick layer of hard-wood mulch will quickly improve conditions.

Hostas are easily propagated and can be split during any time in their growing season. Each hosta you divide should have at least 3 eyes for best success, so as a rule of thumb divide every 2-3 years. Slugs can be a problem for hostas, so keep an eye out for holes in the center of your leaves, and consider slug traps if they become a serious problem. Cleaning out the dead foliage of your hostas in the fall will help eliminate slugs and other leaf eating insects and should be done as a preventative measure.

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David Lewis

Hosta 'Humpback Whale'

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Customer
Island breeze hosta

The hosta is thriving in its new home and looks great. A nice addition to my shade bed

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Jerry

Beautiful plant!

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Joe

It’s planted in my garden and ready to grow!!!

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Robert Grenkowitz
Humpback Whale hosta

Wow, on size of first 2 true leaves. Very healthy. Cannot wait until leaves get their full size. Perfect sized for shipping to keep cost reasonable. Already second tips of leaves showing.