Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ is a medium sized hosta with beautiful frosty blue leaves.
These unique leaves are actually cupped shaped and will hold water which is the reason for the name ‘Drinking Gourd.’ Pale lavender flowers will bloom in July.
This hosta goes completely dormant in the fall and the dying foliage may be removed any time before mid spring. It can be easily divided in either the spring or the fall.
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Good News!
Deer enjoy eating hostas but Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ may be less attractive to deer than other varieties. Also, this variety of hosta has good slug resistance.
Selected as the 2014 Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Growers Association.
More Helpful Information
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type: Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil Moisture: Average or Moist
Care Level: Easy
Flower Color: White/Mauve/Lilac
Blooms: Early Summer/Mid Summer
Foliage Color: Blue/Variegated/Yellow
Flower Head Size: Large
Height: 18-23 inches
Spread: 35-47 inches
Growth Rate: Medium
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Attracts Hummingbirds
If you are interested in picking up one of these beauties, just call 603-329-5460 or stop by Hosta Garden Perennials, 135 Kent Farm Road, Hampstead, New Hampshire.