Hosta hybrid Abiqua Recluse

Abiqua Recluse Hosta

Hosta ‘Abiqua Recluse’ — a medium perennial hybrid hosta with a dense, mounded form, prized for its thick blue-green foliage and strongly cupped leaves. The broad, rounded leaves are heavily textured with deep veining and excellent substance, forming a compact clump with strong architectural presence in shade gardens. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 24–30 in | Height: 14–18 in (up to 24 in in flower)
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil / Water: Rich, well-drained soil; evenly moist conditions preferred
Wildlife: Hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses:



Thick cupped blue foliage gives strong texture 🌿



Excellent slug resistance due to heavy leaf substance



Ideal for borders, troughs, and collector gardens



Compact but highly distinctive form



Care:
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil with protection from hot afternoon sun to preserve blue color. Avoid over-dividing; mature clumps develop the best leaf form.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18"

Width

24-30"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Leaf color

Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No