H. ‘Neat and Tidy’
Hosta ‘Neat and Tidy’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Simpers.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | L. Simpers |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by L. Simpers, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a cross using *Hosta* 'Golden Circles' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its rounded, blue-green leaves with blue-green margins and 13 pairs of veins, forming a dense, symmetrical mound.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Neat and Tidy' reaches a mature spread of approximately 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its compact, mounded habit pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and it performs reliably in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as foliage may be susceptible to browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Golden Circles' — H. ‘Golden Circles’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Neat and Tidy’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Turbulent Seas’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue June’ (1987)
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3990