hop plants for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Are you searching for the best hop plants for sale in New Zealand? Discover Hops 'Smooth Cone'—the classic kiwi hop plant loved by craft brewers, home gardeners, and anyone looking to add a lush, vigorous climber to their garden. Renowned for its aromatic cones and reliability, Hops 'Smooth Cone' thrives in our climate and is a fantastic addition to edible gardens or landscaping projects. Whether you're a homebrewer eager to craft your own beer or simply seeking a beautiful and productive climber, these hop plants for sale are a smart, rewarding choice.

Hops 'Smooth Cone'

Hops 'Smooth Cone' is a popular NZ bred hop variety renowned for its smooth bitterness and delicate aroma, making it a favourite for brewing pale ales and lagers. This vigorous climbing perennial produces bright green cones that are harvested in late summer for brewing use. With its attractive foliage and practical value, 'Smooth Cone' is an excellent plant addition to both home gardens and commercial plantings across NZ.

Hops 'Smooth Cone'

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Climbers
Height:
6.00 m
Spread:
6.00 m
Flowering time:
Summer
Garden uses:
Arches
Garden styles:
Backyard, Frontyard

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Why Choose Hops 'Smooth Cone'?

Hops 'Smooth Cone' stands out for its leafy green foliage, rapid growth, and highly-scented cones ideal for brewing. Native to New Zealand, this variety is particularly valued for its disease resistance and heavy yields. Each summer, the plant produces attractive pale green cones with a distinctive aroma—perfect for modern craft or traditional brewing recipes. Besides their brewing appeal, hop plants provide abundant greenery and delicate texture, easily transforming fences, pergolas, and walls into vibrant features.

Growing and Using Hop Plants in Your Garden

Hops 'Smooth Cone' hops are surprisingly easy to grow. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot for planting, and watch as this perennial climber puts on vigorous new growth each spring. With the right support, such as trellises or wires, hop plants can quickly climb 4-6m in a single season. During autumn, the cones mature—ready for harvest and home brewing.

Hop plants are also valuable for their ornamental qualities. Their bright, palmate leaves and lush habit make them a great choice for covering unsightly fences or dividing areas of the garden. For gardeners interested in eco-friendly solutions, hops are an excellent way to provide quick, seasonal shade and improve garden biodiversity.

Companion Climbers for a Stunning Display

If you're expanding your garden with our hop plants for sale, consider pairing them with other top-performing climbers for a striking, all-season display. Twin the robust growth of hops with the evergreen scent of Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine), the delicate foliage of Muehlenbeckia australis (Large-leaved Pohuehue), or the native flair of Parsonsia heterophylla (Kaihua). For a vibrant colour boost, mix in Bougainvillea 'Zuki', or brighten up early spring with Hardenbergia violacea 'Alba'.

Buy Hop Plants in NZ

Our nursery offers healthy, well-rooted hop plants for sale, ready to establish in your home garden or commercial landscape. We take pride in providing quality plants with expert advice on care, placement, and harvesting tips. Order your Hops 'Smooth Cone' today and start your brewing or ornamental gardening journey with one of New Zealand’s best-loved climbers. Add colour, aroma, and utility to your outdoors with these exceptional hop plants—your garden (and your pint glass) will thank you!

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.