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Produces attractive clusters of vivid red flowers that add decorative color to garden spaces.
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Scarlet Runner Bean is a vigorous climbing plant known for its bright scarlet-red flowers and long green bean pods. Scientifically known as Phaseolus coccineus, it is grown as both an ornamental flowering vine and a vegetable crop. Its attractive blooms can bring color to trellises, fences, and garden structures, while its young pods can be harvested for cooking when properly prepared.
Produces attractive clusters of vivid red flowers that add decorative color to garden spaces.
Develops long climbing vines that grow well along trellises, poles, and garden supports.
Produces green pods that can be harvested young and cooked as a vegetable.
Its colorful blossoms can attract bees and other beneficial pollinators to the garden.
| Scientific Name | Phaseolus coccineus |
| Common Name | Scarlet Runner Bean; Runner Bean |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Climbing annual or short-lived perennial vine, depending on climate |
| Flower Color | Scarlet Red |
| Pod Color | Green |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual in Zones 3–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the last frost |
| Growing Season | Late spring through summer |
| Sowing Method | Direct sowing outdoors or starting in individual pots |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | 60–75°F (16–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 8–12 feet long |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–8 inches between plants with suitable support |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 60–90 days, depending on growing conditions |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Scarlet Runner Beans combine beautiful scarlet flowers, vigorous climbing growth, and productive green pods in one versatile garden plant. Grow them along trellises, fences, or garden supports to enjoy their ornamental beauty and seasonal vegetable harvest.
Find helpful answers about Scarlet Runner Bean planting, flowering, and harvesting.
Yes. Scarlet Runner Beans are vigorous climbing vines and benefit from a sturdy trellis, fence, or pole support. Providing vertical support helps the plants grow properly and makes harvesting easier.
Scarlet Runner Beans generally begin producing harvestable young pods around 60–90 days after sowing, depending on the variety, weather, and growing conditions. Regular harvesting encourages continued pod production.
Yes. Young green pods can be cooked as a vegetable, while mature seeds can also be eaten after thorough cooking. Never eat raw or undercooked runner beans because they contain naturally occurring lectins that can cause illness.