Abiqua Drinking Gourd
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2022 / 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, moist, organic, well-draining soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Cordate (Heart-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark blue-green |
| Bloom | White, Pale Lavender |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | None |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
1-3 morning sun / Spikes of flowers bloom in summer / Prune to remove flower stems and spent leaves so no bugs and diseases
Maintenance
Prune to remove flower stems and spent leaves after blooming to prevent pests and disease. Apply Holly-tone fertilizer in early spring.
Cleanup
Fall
Notes
Features distinct deeply cupped, heavily corrugated puckered blue-green leaves that can hold water like a cup. Seeding is generally sterile, best propagated by root division.