Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'

A herbaceous climber, Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' has vigorous, twining stems and beautiful, soft golden-yellow foliage. In late summer or early autumn it produces clusters of attractive, greenish-yellow, male flowers.

The golden leaves are most eye-catching when Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' is allowed to grow up and through an old tree with dark green foliage or up trellis / wires against a wall or fence. The leaves will turn a brighter shade of gold in a sunny spot, if planted in shade they will be pale gold or green.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' will die back to the ground each winter and regrow in the following year.
• Flowering Period: September.
• Flower Colour: Greenish-yellow
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' is a medium to large sized climbing plant.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)

• Pruning: Prune Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' hard in spring to remove all the old stems.