Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' - Plantain Lily, Pond Edge & Border Plant
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' is a hosta that holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its dark blue-green, heavily puckered leaves have a waxy bloom and curve upwards into a deep cup, which gives it its name. White flowers appear in midsummer.
'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' at a glance
| Botanical name | Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' |
|---|---|
| Common name | Plantain lily |
| Plant type | Clump-forming perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 40 cm tall, up to 50 cm wide |
| Flowers | White, in midsummer |
| Position | Part shade, sheltered |
| Soil | Moist but well-drained clay or loam; any pH |
| Pond depth | None – damp soil, not standing water |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | Garden hybrid (not UK native) |
Is this hosta a pond plant?
No. It is a plant for damp borders and the drier edge of a bog garden, not for wet mud or water. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil near the pond.
Where to plant it
- A sheltered, part-shaded border near a pond
- North- or east-facing beds
- Moist but well-drained soil, out of standing water
How to plant and care for it
Plant from spring to late summer. Protect the leaves from slugs and snails, and watch for vine weevil in pots. It may be susceptible to hosta virus.
Is it poisonous to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists hostas as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, causing vomiting and diarrhoea, so keep pets from chewing it.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
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