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HUMULUS
Commonly known as Hop
All flower AUG-SEPT
Aromatics and natural preservatives are the main qualities of this twiner with fragrant flowers, the female inflorescences being the "hops".
It is also pleasant to look at draped over a supporting structure.
Genus of 2 species of widely distributed herbaceous perennials with twining stems. In the hemp family.
H. lupulus is a common native.
Further Reading....
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennials. Leaves are 3- to 7-lobed and broadly oval. Small male and female flowers are produced on separate plants, females in cone-like spikes.
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Additional Features - Good to know - grown for the brightly coloured foliage. Flowers are good for dried arrangements. -
Place of origin - naturalized in northern temperate regions (country of origin unknown) -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich
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Humulus - Growing Guide
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HUMULUS lupulus >
Commonly known as: Hop.
Yellowish green cone-like clusters of flowers, vigorous climber
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £4.00
