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HUMULUS lupulus
Commonly known as Hop
Yellowish green cone-like clusters of flowers, vigorous climber
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
The native hop. Wildlife plant - butterfly and moth caterpillars. -
Medicinal properties
Used to flavour beer and in medicine for its sedative properties. -
Pests & Diseases
Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Europe, western Asia, North America. -
DeciduousCoarsely toothed leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Green
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SpikesSpikes of female flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, twining perennial. Male and female flowers are produced on separate plants.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingClimbs clockwise by means of stiff, backward-pointing hairs.
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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may cause skin allergy
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skin irritant
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toxic if eaten
Toxic to dogs -
Mature Size6m (20ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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