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P87-Hosta #1 Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd

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#1 Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd #1 Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd
#1 Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd
#1 Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd
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The leaves of this unique hosta are highly cupped and have a quilted texture. The blue-green foliage is topped in summer with clusters of pure white flowers.

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Brand: P87-Hosta
Article number: 101434
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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 that grow on scapes just above the foliage. Blooms early to mid summer.
 
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: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2014
The breeder of this hosta got the inspiration for its name when he saw his dog drinking water from the cupped leaves.

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