Humulus
Hop
- Height × spread
- 3m – 6m × 2m – 6m
- Position
- All conditions
Availability
Generally available in late Spring & early Summer
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
There are a few species of hop and these are widespread in temperate parts of the world including Europe. They are vigorous twining herbaceous plants. In addition to their use in brewing beer there are some ornamental forms that are popular with gardeners, both for their foliage and ornamental flowers, the hops. The leaves are large and maple-shaped. There are golden forms available, some more compact than the vigorous species. They can be cut to the ground in autumn, and cover 4 or 5 metres in the next year's growth.
- Flower colour
- Green, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 3m – 6m
- Spread
- 2m – 6m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Scented garden, Herb garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
AutumnNow
Autumn · Planting
Prune foliage back
Cut foliage back to the ground in autumn.
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser
Where plants have moderate needs for nutrients, they can simply be given a general feed, fairly early in the growth season so that the growth has plenty of time to harden off before the cold weather.
Give plants a general boost with the application of a general purpose fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plant, with amounts as directed on the feed label.