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Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta Lily – 1 Gallon Pot
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Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta LilyHosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’Plant DetailsUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:3a-9b Find Your Zone Plant Type: PerennialHeight at Maturity: 24″Width at Maturity: 36″Spacing: 30″ for mass plantings, 60″ for space between plantsGrowth Habit / Form: Clumping, Dense, MoundingGrowth Rate: Moderate Flower Color: WhiteFlower Size: 2″ Flowering Period: SummerFlower Type: Trumpet, BellFragrant Flowers:NAFoliage Color: Intense Powder BlueFragrant Foliage: NABerries:NABerry Color: NA Sun Needs: Full Shade to Part Shade (avoid direct afternoon sun)Water Needs:Average to LowSoil Type:Clay (amended), Loam, Sand, SiltSoil Moisture / Drainage: Well-drained, moistSoil pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (Acid to Slightly Alkaline) Maintenance / Care: LowAttracts: Visual Attention, Butterflies, HummingbirdsResistances: Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Rabbit, Deep Shade DescriptionWinner of the Hosta of the Year Award, ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ features some of the most unique foliage of any Hosta growing in our gardens. The large deeply cupped leaves will actually hold pools of water during a rain! The heavily corrugated leaves are an intense powder-blue color that hold well through the season and are slug resistant. In summer, stalks of white flowers adored by hummingbirds rise above the irregular mounds of leaves that twist and turn in different directions. Sure to be an eye-catcher and conversation piece in the shade garden! Landscape & Garden UsesGrowing 2 feet tall and up to 4 feet wide, the Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta is ideal for use as an accent or grouping in shade gardens or in borders along paths and walkways. Also nice under large shade trees, decks, covered porches and any other shady location. Don’t think you have any shade? Look on the east side of your home. Very impressive in containers and a fine addition to a mixed hosta gardens, hummingbird gardens, woodland gardens, and blue color theme gardens.Spacing: 3 feet apart for mass plantings; 6 feet or more for space between plants Growing PreferencesThe Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta is very easy to grow in most any moist but well drained soil of average fertility and part shade to shade. It prefers the shade, and will practically grow in the dark, so is perfect for planting under tall decks and large shade trees where not much sun shines. That said, it will tolerate morning or evening sun well or all-day filtered sun or dappled shade. Hot afternoon sun can scald the leaves, especially in warmer climates. Helpful AdviceClick on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water Hosta Lilies.How To Plant Hosta Lilies In The Ground & PotsHow To Fertilize and Water Hosta Lily PlantsHow To Divide & Prune Hosta Lily Plants Plant Long & Prosper!Meet The Wilson Brothers & StaffQuestions?Contact Us! Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta Lily – 1 Gallon Pot” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Planting & Care
At a Glance – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
- Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
- Rootstock: Semi-dwarf (Lovell)
- Size: 12–15 ft at maturity
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Harvest: July–September
- Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9
Planting & Care – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
Site Selection
- Choose a location with excellent sunlight to ensure full sweetness and color.
- Good airflow reduces fungal pressure, especially in humid or coastal climates.
Soil Preparation
- Prefers well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid clay-heavy or waterlogged soil.
- Add compost to improve drainage and fertility.
- Ideal soil pH: 6.0–7.0.
Planting Instructions
- Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
- Water deeply and mulch with 2–3 inches of organic matter.
- Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
Watering & Fertilizing
- Maintain consistent moisture during the first 1–2 years.
- Deep water 1–2 times per week in heat or drought.
- Peaches are medium feeders—use a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak.
- Avoid overfertilization, which reduces fruit quality and increases disease risk.
Pruning & Graft Management
- Prune more vigorously growing grafts to maintain balance across the tree.
- Encourage an open center to improve light penetration.
- Thin fruit clusters to improve size and prevent limb damage.
Harvest & Use
- Frost offers classic peach flavor with strong leaf curl resistance.
- Salish Summer (Q-1-8) produces juicy, richly flavored fruit well-suited to cooler climates.
- Indian Free provides brilliant red flesh and outstanding complexity.
- Muir delivers exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit.
General Tips
- Combination peach trees thrive when graft vigor is balanced yearly through pruning.
- Renew mulch annually and water consistently for best fruit quality.
- Leaf curl–resistant varieties reduce the need for sprays in many climates.
