Description
A British bittering hop developed in 1934 from Bullion, Humulus lupulus 'Brewer's Gold' is a vigorous, female hop suitable for use in brewing and an attractive ornamental climbing plant in its own right. The leaves are an attractive pale green and once established, after flowering in summer, hop cones form which can be harvested in September.
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Features
- Common name: Brewing Hop.
- Position: Full sun.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy. Humulus lupulus 'Brewer's Gold' will die back to the ground each winter and regrow in the following year.
- Flowering Period: July.
- Flower Colour: Greenish-yellow
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Medium or large, twining climbing plant.
- Height: 6 m (20 ft)
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
- Notes: Prune out and remove the old stems each spring.