Humulus lupulus 'Hersbrucker' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hop 'Hersbrucker' (Humulus lupulus) is a climbing deciduous plant that produces light green flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from June to September. These produce green fruits. The Hop 'Hersbrucker' also has roundish, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * heat-loving

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hop 'Hersbrucker's are medium green, roundish, opposite, lobed.

Spread
Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Hop 'Hersbrucker' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hop 'Hersbrucker' is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 6 - 10 m and a width of 2 - 4 m. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 4 - 8 m per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: From the end of February to the beginning of March - Pricking out: In the period from the beginning of April to mid-April - Fertilise: Every 3 weeks from May to July - Watering: From May to September.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The light green flowers of Hop 'Hersbrucker' appear in catkins from June to September.

Use
Façade, privacy screen, homeopathy

Root
Humulus lupulus 'Hersbrucker' is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.