A vigorous climbing bean with deep-purple, stringless pods that turn green on cooking. Heavy-cropping and easy, needing a trellis or teepee to climb.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 2.5 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bean 'Purple King'
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Purple King' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 2.5 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Bean 'Purple King'
Bean 'Purple King' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Bean 'Purple King' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bean 'Purple King' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Bean 'Purple King' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Bean 'Purple King' in the garden
Bean 'Purple King' earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Bean 'Purple King'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Bean 'Purple King'
Plant Sale lists Bean 'Purple King' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Bean 'Purple King' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
