The blue grey leaves of hosta 39abiqua drinking gourd39 sparkle with small pools of water that collect in the deeply cupped foliage in summer this rhs agm variety bears spikes of white bell shaped flowers that complement the foliage beautifully with its heavily ribbed leaves this hardy perennial shows good resistance to slugs and snails hostas make a fabulous addition to borders woodland gardens and patio containers producing the best colour in a shady position height 50cm 4020