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HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Commonly known as Golden hop
Golden leafed hop
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DeciduousCoarsely toothed leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Green
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Height6m (20ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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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. Produces fragrant spikes of female flowers.
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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.Rhizomatous, twining perennial.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesVerticillium wilt.Place of originGarden origin.
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Flower ShapeSpikesSpikes of female flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Leaf marginLobed
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritant(People & Pets) May be toxic to dogs
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Humulus - Growing Guide
6m (20ft)
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2m (6½ft) |
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