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Phaseolus coccineus 'Streamline'

bean (runner) 'Streamline'

A traditional runner bean that can reach a height of around 180cm with green foliage. Scarlet flowers are followed by long, smooth green pods, providing a reliably heavy crop in summer. Sow between April and June for cropping between July and September

Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Orange Green
Autumn Orange Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Phaseolus are annual or perennial legumes, usually climbing or trailing in form, and with trifoliate leaves. Grown as crop plants for their edible seeds, including runner, French and lima beans, as well as for animal feed, green manures and as ornamentals

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow up support in any moisture retentive soil in full sun. For more information see runner-bean cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
Pruning

Pinch out tips of the plants when they reach the top of their support

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and to blackfly (black aphid)

Diseases

May be susceptible to runner and french bean rust

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