Scarlet runner Pole Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Climbing bean with edible pods, flowers, attracts hummingbirds, enriches soil.
Decorative and edible climbing bean. Children love to open the green pods and discover the large two-tone beans. Cover trellises, fences and gazebos with beautiful scarlet red and white flowers that are sure to attract hummingbirds. In the garden, beans provide nitrogen to the soil and promote the cultivation of other vegetables.
| Quantity: Envelope of about 20 seeds |
| Plant type: Annual |
| Family: Fabaceae |
| Color: Green |
| Flower color: Orange |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Row spacing: 30 cm to 35 cm |
| Days to maturity: 70 days |
| Germination: 5 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 15 cm |
| Depth: 2 cm to 3 cm |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Watering: Regular |
| Soil: All types of soils |
| Shape: Herbaceous |
| Height: 2 m |