Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd will form a medium mound of 18"-24" in height with a spread of up to 48" at maturity. The deeply cupped and twisted leaves of Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd are a nearly round 11" by 11". They have a waxy bloom, are blue-green, and are heavily corrugated. The near white flowers are held on 30" scapes, just above the foliage, during late June & early July. It is reputed to have good slug resistance. It tolerates the sun quite well too. However, it is a slow grower taking a few years to really get going. American Hosta Growers Association Hosta Of The Year 2014 & RHS Award Of Garden Merit.