Common hops (Humulus lupulus)

Common hops (Humulus lupulus)

Humulus lupulus is a fast-climbing perennial, bearing masses of large, yellow-green leaves through spring to autumn, ideal for covering an arch or pergola. The female flowers can be used in dried flower displays – if left, they develop into hops. Mine's a pint. 

The large leaves of Humulus lupulus are the food plants for several species of butterflies and moths, and add denseness to a mixed native hedge. 

Common hops are widely distributed across the UK and grow in full sun, on a wide range of moist, well drained soils - they even do well on our heavy wet clay soil. Prune hard in the spring to encourage fresh new growth.

Like all our native trees, shrubs and climbers, the common hops plants we sell are not only British grown, but also grown from UK origin seed.

Suppliers: RV Roger Ltd.

Have a look at our video on what to do when your plants arrive.