Description
Hestia runner bean
Phaseolus coccineus
Dwarf plant, 45 cm tall. Two-tone coral-red and white flowers. 15 cm green pods, delicious when harvested young. Hand pollination may be necessary for good pod production. A very good fresh shell or dry bean. Suitable for container gardening. The flowers are very popular with hummingbirds.
Full sun, well drained and rich soil. Sow directly after any risk of frost, or indoors 3 weeks before. 5 cm deep, 15 cm apart.
Germination: 98% in November 2024
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.
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