Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' - P11

Description
The Plantain lily 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' (Hosta tokudama) is a clump-forming perennial with decorative, whole-edged, blue-green leaves. It bears white flowers from July to August. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Plantain lily 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Plantain lily 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' are blue-green, basal, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Plantain lily 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Hosta tokudama 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' forms white flowers from July.

Use
Group planting, woodland edge, undergrowth, shade