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Produces attractive red flowers that bring vibrant color to vegetable gardens and outdoor spaces.
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Scarlet Bean is a climbing bean plant admired for its vibrant scarlet-red flowers and attractive green foliage. Commonly associated with scarlet runner beans, it produces climbing vines and long bean pods that add both ornamental beauty and edible gardening interest. It is suitable for vegetable gardens, trellises, fences, and container growing with adequate support.
Produces attractive red flowers that bring vibrant color to vegetable gardens and outdoor spaces.
Develops vigorous climbing vines that grow well along trellises, poles, and garden supports.
Produces elongated green pods that can be harvested young and prepared as a vegetable.
Its colorful blossoms can attract bees and other pollinating insects to the garden.
| Scientific Name | Phaseolus coccineus (commonly associated with Scarlet Runner Bean) |
| Common Name | Scarlet Bean; Scarlet Runner Bean |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Bean Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Climbing vine |
| Flower Color | Scarlet red |
| Pod Color | Green when young |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual; perennial in some frost-free climates |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer after frost danger has passed |
| Growing Season | Warm growing season |
| Sowing Method | Direct sowing outdoors |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | 60–75°F (16–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering, especially during flowering and pod development |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 6–12 feet tall with climbing support |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–8 inches between plants, depending on support system |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 70–100 days, depending on variety and conditions |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Scarlet Bean combines attractive red flowers, climbing greenery, and useful bean pods in one versatile garden plant. Grow it along trellises, fences, or suitable containers to add vertical interest and enjoy a productive vegetable garden.
Find helpful information about Scarlet Bean seed planting, flowering, and harvesting.
Yes. Young Scarlet Runner Bean pods can be harvested and cooked as a vegetable. Mature dry beans must be thoroughly boiled before eating and should never be consumed raw or undercooked.
Yes. Scarlet Runner Beans are climbing plants that benefit from sturdy trellises, poles, or garden supports. Providing vertical support helps vines grow properly and makes harvesting easier.
Scarlet Runner Beans generally begin producing harvestable young pods around 70–90 days after planting, depending on the variety, weather, and growing conditions. Regular harvesting encourages continued pod production.