H. ‘Neat Splash’
Hosta ‘Neat Splash’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by P. Aden, this small-sized hosta originated from a cross between Hosta 'Yellow Splash' (pod parent) and a Hosta 'Fortunei Robusta' hybrid (pollen parent). The cultivar is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with creamy white margins, a pattern inherited from its parentage that creates a neat, defined variegation.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature height of 8 inches (20.3 cm) and a spread of 11 inches (27.9 cm), 'Neat Splash' is suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, Heuchera, or Tiarella for textural contrast. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for troughs or small pots on shaded patios.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Yellow Splash' — H. ‘Yellow Splash’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Fortunei Robusta' hybrid
51 published registry records name Hosta ‘Neat Splash’ as a parent: 1 sport and 50 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Neat Splash’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Juanita Alisa’ (2023)
Seedlings of H. ‘Neat Splash’ (50), by registration year
- H. ‘Squiggles’ (1978)
- H. ‘Swoosh’ (1978)
- H. ‘Sea Lightning’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Sunrise’ (1982)
- H. ‘Sea Dream’ (1984)
- H. ‘Liberty Bell’ (1985)
- H. ‘Minnie Bell’ (1985)
- H. ‘Artist's Palette’ (1986)
- H. ‘Neat Splash Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Coquette’ (1987)
- H. ‘Emily Dickinson’ (1987)
- H. ‘Goody Goody’ (1987)
- H. ‘Green Marmalade’ (1987)
- H. ‘Josephine’ (1987)
- H. ‘Hertha’ (1988)
- H. ‘Cordelia’ (1991)
- H. ‘Little Bo Peep’ (1991)
- H. ‘PeeDee Laughing River’ (1992)
- H. ‘Medusa’ (1993)
- H. ‘Eleanor Lachman’ (1995)
- H. ‘Tucker Wave’ (1995)
- H. ‘Gandalf’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brass Ring’ (2000)
- H. ‘Butter and Eggs’ (2000)
- H. ‘Cubby Bear’ (2000)
- H. ‘Zeus’ Fury’ (2002)
- H. ‘None Lovelier’ (2003)
- H. ‘Blissful’ (2004)
- H. ‘Everlasting Love’ (2004)
- H. ‘Kabuki’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sweet Diversion’ (2004)
- H. ‘Topaz’ (2004)
- H. ‘Unbridled Passion’ (2004)
- H. ‘Winners Circle’ (2004)
- H. ‘Childhood Sweetheart’ (2005)
- H. ‘Colorado River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kenzie’ (2007)
- H. ‘King of Spades’ (2007)
- H. ‘On the Border’ (2007)
- H. ‘Forest Firefly’ (2008)
- H. ‘Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Red Wing’ (2009)
- H. ‘Commander’ (2010)
- H. ‘Banana Split’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cosmic Shine’ (2012)
- H. ‘Envy’ (2013)
- H. ‘Bud Lite’ (2017)
- H. ‘Framed’ (2017)
- H. ‘Red Sky at Night’ (2025)
- H. ‘Scarlet Slippers’ (2025)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Flow Swirls’ (1978)
- H. ‘Gray Streaked Squiggles’ (1978)
- H. ‘Intrigue’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3991. How we check this data.