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Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Humulus
Family: Cannabaceae

About this plant

'Aureus' is a strong-growing climber bearing yellow, deeply lobed leaves to 15cm in length, and drooping cone-like, greenish-yellow, aromatic female flower clusters followed by attractive hops

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for growing up trellis or over an arch in a sheltered position. It will tolerate partial shade but a sunny place will produce the best leaf colour so long as the soil does not dry out

Pruning

Pruning group 7 or cut down in autumn like an herbaceous perennial

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Can get aphids and caterpillars

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew and Verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesCottage Informal

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years