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 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H2Botanical 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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