H. ‘Get Nekkid’
Hosta ‘Get Nekkid’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, Hosta 'Get Nekkid' resulted from crossing Hosta 'Elvis Lives' (pod parent) with Hosta yingeri 'Treasure Island' (pollen parent). This small cultivar is distinguished by its exceptionally glossy foliage—both leaf surfaces are described as very shiny—and a pronounced floral display that follows the emergence of medium green, slightly rippled leaves.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) high and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter. The ovate leaves, 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide with 5 to 6 vein pairs, have moderately flat blades with tapered bases. Green scapes reach up to 40 inches (101.6 cm). This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and its small stature suits front-of-border positions or container culture. Companion plants with contrasting leaf textures, such as ferns or heucheras, complement its glossy surface.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during active growth, particularly in warmer exposures, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. The thick, glossy leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard hosta pest management remains advisable in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very glossy leaves, stunning floral show |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Elvis Lives' — H. ‘Elvis Lives’
- Pollen parent: H. yingeri 'Treasure Island' — H. ‘Treasure Island’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2059. How we check this data.