Humulus lupulus 'Golden Tassels' (f)
hop 'Golden Tassels'
A dwarf, female hop, climbing to around 2.5m, with golden leaves, scented, pale green flowers in summer and bronzy-yellow, papery cones in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Bronze Yellow | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
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 TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideal for smaller gardens, it will tolerate partial shade but a sunny place will produce the best leaf colour so long as the soil does not dry out
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down to ground level in late autumn or winter
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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