About
An ornamental climbing plant, reaching 300-600cm, with twining stems with attractive foliage. It produces flowers along its stems. 'Wye Challenger' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Humulus are vigorous herbaceous climbers with rough, twining stems, deeply palmately-lobed leaves and small green flowers, male and female on separate plants
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas
Care notes
CultivationFertile soil with roots in shade
PruningPrune to control size
PropagationLayer stems or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMildew in still conditions