How to prune humulus lupulus 'aureus'

Autumn, after foliage is killed by frost; thin in spring. Cut all dead bines to ground level in autumn. In spring, once shoots reach 30 cm (12 in), select the strongest 2–3 per crown and pinch out or remove the rest. Train chosen shoots up their support immediately, as they grow very quickly.

Annually — autumn cut-back plus spring thinning. Golden hops is grown primarily as an ornamental climber and dies back to the ground each winter, just like the species. Cut all stems to ground level in autumn. In spring, thin emerging shoots to 2–3 per crown for the best ornamental effect. No complex pruning is required — the plant does the hard work itself.

Cut all dead bines to ground level in autumn. In spring, once shoots reach 30 cm (12 in), select the strongest 2–3 per crown and pinch out or remove the rest. Train chosen shoots up their support immediately, as they grow very quickly.