A hosta that truly stops visitors in their tracks, ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ is a living sculpture in the shade garden. Its enormous, powdery blue-green leaves are so deeply cupped—up to 4 inches—that they seem to hold the morning dew. Each round, seersuckered leaf has a heavy, almost “cardboard” substance, giving it both elegance and resilience with excellent slug resistance.
 
This exceptional cultivar forms a stately clump about 16–20 inches tall, topped in early summer with near-white blooms that hover gracefully on 22-inch scapes. Named the 2014 Hosta of the Year, it remains a must-have for collectors and gardeners who appreciate artistry in foliage.
 
Discovered by legendary plantsman Chuck Purtymun, ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ combines the best traits of H. tokudama and H. sieboldiana, delivering a plant that feels both rare and timeless. In the garden, it’s one of those hostas that sparks conversation—guests can’t help but marvel at its unique form and stunning color.
 
✨ Why you’ll love it:
Unmatched cupped leaves that look like nature’s pottery
Rich, powder-blue foliage with heavy texture and durability
Recognized as Hosta of the Year (2014)
Still considered a gem for collectors and shade gardeners alike
 
Plant ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ where you want drama, conversation, and sheer beauty in the shade garden.