Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (4) 1-gallons

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‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ Hosta (4) 1-gallons

Medium to Large.

Dark blue-green, seer suckered leaves with heavy substance display a unique cupped form up to 3″ deep.Demonstrates good slug resistance. White flowers appear just above the foliage on 22″ scapes in early summer.

Tokudama x sieboldiana seedling.

Height: 18.0 InchesSpread: 36 InchesScape Height: 22 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: White shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesPart Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Full Shade (<4 hrs. Direct Sun)Average to Consistent Water NeedsAverage to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Early SummerAttracts HummingbirdsGrowth Rate: Medium

Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ is a truly stunning and highly sought-after, celebrated for its vibrant and ever-changing foliage. This medium-sized features lance-shaped leaves that emerge a striking, icy blue with a wide, creamy yellow margin in spring. As the season progresses, the yellow margin gradually transitions to a crisp, pure white, creating a beautiful and dynamic display. The leaves also have a gently wavy and slightly cupped texture, adding to their visual appeal. ‘Autumn Frost’ forms a neat, upright, and mounding clump, making it a perfect choice for adding a touch of elegance and cool color to any shade garden. In midsummer, it produces tall, slender scapes topped with delicate, pale lavender flowers, further enhancing its beauty.

Details:

• Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
• Leaf Size: 6-8 inches long, 2-3 inches wide
• Flower Color: Pale Lavender
• Bloom Time: Midsummer
• Growth Habit: Upright, Mounding
• Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9

Planting and Care:

• Planting: Choose a location with partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and plant it at the same depth as the container. Space plants about 18-24 inches apart to allow for their mature spread.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves, which can increase the risk of fungal diseases.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid over-fertilizing.
• Mulching: Mulch around the plants with shredded bark, compost, or pine needles to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the crown.
• Pest and Disease Control: Be vigilant for slugs and snails, which can be a major threat tos. Use appropriate control measures like slug bait or traps. Virus X (HVX) is also a potential issue; purchase plants from reputable sources and discard any plants exhibiting symptoms of the virus.
• Division: Divide clumps every 3-5 years, or as needed, to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. Division is best done in spring or fall.

Special Considerations:

• ‘Autumn Frost’ makes a wonderful addition to shady borders, woodland gardens, or container plantings.
• Its striking foliage and ever-changing colors add a touch of elegance and cool beauty to the landscape.
• It pairs well with other shade-loving plants, especially those with contrasting foliage colors and textures.
• The white margin is most pronounced in bright, filtered shade. In deeper shade, the contrast may be less intense.

Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point

(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants maybe trimmed for shipping,

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