Scarlet Runner Beans – The Best of Both Worlds!

The attractive red flowers last throughout the growing season and are favoured by Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees alike!

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This lovely heirloom will climb vigourously on poles, fences, trellis’, or any support it’s given.

If enough of them are planted, they’ll actually make a nice visual screen on the deck, patio or really, anywhere in the garden.

They prefer full sun, and I’ve found, despite what other’s say, they take the heat of summer very well.

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I’m currently growing the regular red Scarlet Runner variety, as well as the “Painted Lady”, which is a red and white bi-colour. Pictures to follow…

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Admittedly, I’ve never eaten them since I always save the seeds for sowing & planting next year, however, here’s a link to a site with a recipe and cooking instructions for those who might be interested.

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Thanks for visiting!

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