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Bean 'Scarlet Runner'

Phaseolus coccineus 'Scarlet Runner' · Fabaceae

A tall, ornamental climber with brilliant scarlet flowers and long, flat green pods. Loves cooler summers and rewards with both beauty and a heavy crop.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Loam
Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 3 m H
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 40 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 10-18 days
Days to harvest: 70-85 days
Best sown in: spring, summer
Seed storage life: 3 years