Description

Runner bean Painted Lady
Phaseolus coccineus

Climbing plant. Can reach over 3 metres in height. Use a minimum 2-meter support. Two-tone scarlet and white flowers are a huge hummingbird magnet! Green beans 20 cm long, delicious when harvested very young. Hand pollination may be necessary for good pod production.

Full sun, rich and well drained soil. Sow directly after any risk of frost, or indoors 2 to 3 weeks before. 5 cm deep, 15 cm apart.

Germination: 99% in December 2025
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.