|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
||
|
A fast growing vine that is legendary for its inclusion in beer brewing, Hops are grown more often for its ability to quickly cover a trellis or arbor and provide summer shade. It has sand paper like leaves and aggressive tendrils that twine at will. For it to get long and large adequate water is a must. Here, in the southwest, watering every day or every other day encourages the rampant growth and subsequent hop flowers that are needed for brewing or shade. A herbaceous plant, Hops dies to the ground in the winter, and returns in late spring to sprint upward to its 15 to 30 feet summertime growth. After it dies back, getting it off an intricate structure can be tricky, so keep it simple and enjoy the coolness of Hops. |
|||
|
|
|||
|
It is the Hops flowers that are used in beer, or more accurately the bracts, and while both male and female Hops make flowers, only the ripened cones of the females are used to brew those golden beverages. A female is pictured on the right. |
|
||
|
Radiant golden Sunbeam Hops, rated from Zone 4, can take full sun in all but the hottest summer areas. They are not quite as rampant as regular Hops which makes them ideal for patio trellises or window boxes. The golden leaves become darker as the season progresses. Sunbeam hops will retreat to the ground in winter but it emerges each spring with a larger crown and more trailing stems. Truly a stunning addition to any garden. |
|||
|
|
|||
| Cultural Information Height:
Hops 30
Feet Hardiness: Hops--Perennial Flower Color: White Characteristics: Full Sun/ Uses: Culinary, |
|
||
Home | Catalog Index | Plant List | In Stock | Search | Contact | FAQ's | Gifts | Books | Specialty Gardens | Internet Specials | Join our Newsletter | Podcasts| Gardening Supplies | Feature Newsletters | Organic Certification| Prices | Shop |
|||
|
(Share this page with your friends on Twitter) |
|||
|
Copyright © 1997-2012 Mountain Valley Growers, Inc. |
|||
