Scarlet Runner Bean – Flower Seed

Description

The Scarlet Runner Bean is a vigorous climbing plant renowned for its stunning scarlet-red flowers and edible pods. Combining ornamental beauty with practicality, it adds vibrant color to gardens while offering a delicious harvest. Perfect for trellises, fences, and arbors, this bean is a favorite among gardeners who appreciate multifunctional plants.

Features:

Vivid Red Blooms: Clusters of bright scarlet flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Edible and Nutritious: Produces long, tender pods that are delicious when harvested young.

Fast-Growing Climber: Rapidly covers vertical structures, ideal for creating shade or privacy.

Ornamental Appeal: Adds a burst of color to garden spaces while providing practical benefits.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual (perennial in warmer climates)

Mature Height: Climbs 6-10 feet or more with support.

Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep directly into the ground.

Planting Season: Plant outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed.

Planting Spacing: Space seeds 6 inches apart; rows should be 3 feet apart.

Flower Color: Scarlet red.

Pod Length: Produces pods up to 6-8 inches long.

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.

Bloom Time: Flowers in mid-summer and produces pods soon after.