Humulus lupulus 'Prima Donna'
hop 'Prima Donna'
A herbaceous climber, up to 3m high, with toothed three-lobed or five-lobed leaves which start green and become greenish-yellow later in the season. Numerous, aromatic, hanging, cone-like greenish female flower clusters appear in summer, followed in autumn by the aromatic hops
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | Green Yellow | |
| Autumn | Green | Green Yellow | Brown Green | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cannabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Humulus are vigorous herbaceous climbers with rough, twining stems, deeply palmately-lobed leaves and small green flowers, male and female on separate plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist-well-drained soil, preferably in a deep, fertile neutral or alkaline loam. Provide supports such as twine, wires or trellis. Hops can be used for brewing; new spring shoots can be cooked and eaten
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings, root cuttings, or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Remove excess shoots if necessary; the hops can be harvested, or the bines can be cut for decorations, in early autumn; cut to ground level in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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