A vigorous, fast-growing perennial climber producing distinctive cone-shaped flowers loved for brewing, drying, and ornamental use. Hops are a classic cottage-garden plant, valued for their bold foliage, rapid coverage, and architectural presence. Best suited to gardeners with space and strong supports in place.
When to Sow: Mar - Apr & Sep- Oct
HOW TO SOW HOPS:
Classification: Hardy Perennial Expert Level: Intermediate Site: Full Sun Soil Type: Loam / Sandy loam Moisture: Well drained/ Wet
Care: Provide strong vertical supports, as hops are vigorous climbers that can reach 6–7 m in a single season. Train 2–3 bines per plant and remove excess growth, mulch annually, and feed well in spring as hops are nitrogen-hungry. Cut plants back fully after autumn dieback and monitor for aphids, spider mites, and downy mildew.
Use: Ornamental use, Cut Flowers
Harvest time: Harvest hop cones when they feel papery, are strongly aromatic, and spring back when gently squeezed. Entire bines or individual cone clusters can be cut, and cones should be dried immediately in a warm, well-ventilated space. Male plants do not produce usable cones.
Days to Maturity: 120–150 days (spring growth) 2–3Y reliable flowering Vase Life: Use Dried Height:5-7m Plant Spacing: 1-1.5m |
Humulus Lupulus ( HOPS)
75 Seeds per packet Approx.
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK flower farms