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    Sunset Runner Bean

    Scientific Name: Phaseolus coccineus 'Sunset'

    Plant type

    vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Sunset Runner Bean plant details

    Sunset Runner Bean is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sunset Runner Bean

    Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, edible, trellis

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sunset Runner Bean

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beauty and utility abound in this gorgeous vining bean. The flowers attract hummingbirds, and add color and beanie flavor to salads, the young beans at 4-5” long are flavorful cooked, frozen or canned, and it makes an excellent fresh shell or dried bean.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Sunset Runner Bean plant

    How to Grow Sunset Runner Bean

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Vigna caracalla

    aka Phaseolus caracalla, Phaseolus giganteus, Corkscrew Flower, Snail Bean, Snail Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Vigna caracalla flower by Brushwood Nursery
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    Scarlet Runner Bean

    Scientific Name: Phaseolus coccineus 'Scarlet'

    aka Phaseolus multiflorus

    Plant Type

    Vine, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 9'-15'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Scarlet Runner Bean flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Helda Romano Bean

    Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Helda'

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Helda Romano Bean by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Royalty Purple Bush Bean

    Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Royalty'

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Royalty Purple Bush Bean foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Fortex Filet Bean

    Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Fortex'

    aka Bean - Filet 'Fortex'

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 1"-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Fortex Filet Bean by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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