Golden Hop
Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'
Common Name: Golden Hop
Genus: Humulus
Species: lupulus
Cultivar: 'Aureus'
Category: Climbers & Wall Shrubs
Form: Herbaceous Climber
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Features: Has interesting foliage
Hardiness: Fully hardy Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 5.00 m (500 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or light shadeSun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm) |
Foliage Type: Deciduous | |
Foliage Colour: Gold, Yellow |
Soil: Nutritious, moist but well drained.
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
This herbaceous climber needs cutting down to ground level each spring and then retrained on it’s support. Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’ produces bright, golden-yellow, palmate foliage. The small pale yellow flowers are used in the brewing industry.
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