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'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'


Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta




Origin:  Walden-West 1989. (H. 'Tokudama' x H. sieboldiana 'Elegans'.)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hosta
Cultivar
'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
1a - 6a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
0a - 5b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
50 cm
Spread
90 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Grow in partial shade in any fertile soil that has been enriched with well-rotted organic manure. A pH of 6-7 is preferred, and a continuous supply of moisture is critical for optimum performance.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
Leaf cupping as deep as 10 cm.
Pests
Snails and slugs are the primary pests, and rabbits and deer may be a problem as well.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Thick, rich frosty dark blue-green, 21 x 21 cm.
Flower Description
Tubular, lily-like, white, on an upright, leafy, 55 cm scape.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate through division of clumps, although clumps should be left undisturbed for at least 3 years in order to allow the leaves to reach maturity. Plant in spring or (in areas with milder winters) autumn, allowing the roots to soak overnight in a weak solution of liquid fertilizer first.
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