Golden Hop

Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'

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 sunSpread: 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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