Runner Beans

Phaseolus coccineus 'Lady Di'

Bean (Runner) 'Lady Di'

Vigorous and strong growing, the red flowers are followed by high yields of long, straight, stringless pods. Averaging 12 in (30cm) in length and of the best quality, they can be used for exhibition and eating.

Phaseolus coccineus 'Best of All'

Bean (Runner) 'Best of All'

Heavy crop of medium length pods in large clusters. Can be picked over a long season. Freezes well.

Prolific and decorative plants thriving in well cultivated soils containing plenty of humus. Regular watering in dry periods will be...

Phaseolus coccineus 'Butler'

Bean (Runner, Stringless) 'Butler'

Strong growing plants which crop over a long period. Medium length, very fleshy pods which are quite stringless.

Prolific and decorative plants thriving in well cultivated soils containing plenty of humus. Regular watering in dry periods...

Phaseolus coccineus 'Celebration'

Bean (Runner) 'Celebration'

Highly ornamental flowers in a lovely soft salmon colour! British bred for early cropping. Lots of long, smooth, tasty pods.

Phaseolus coccineus 'Enorma'

Bean (Runner) 'Enorma'

Short-jointed plants producing an enormous crop of very long, smooth, slender Beans of excellent shape and colour. Particularly successful on show benches.

Prolific and decorative plants thriving in well cultivated soils containing...

Phaseolus coccineus 'Hammonds Dwarf Scarlet'

Bean (Runner, Dwarf) 'Hammonds Dwarf Scarlet'

If space is a problem, or early crops are required, this is the runner bean for you! Crops lower than other climbers but with excellent flavour. Height only 45cm.

Phaseolus coccineus 'Hestia'

Bean (Runner, Dwarf) 'Hestia'

A first class, very disease resistant and easy to grow dwarf variety, bearing heavy crops of stringless, high quality and delicious beans. With its attractive bicolour red and white flowers, it also makes an appealing addition to the flower...

Phaseolus coccineus 'Kelvedon Marvel'

Bean (Runner) 'Kelvedon Marvel'

One of the very earliest varieties to pick. The pods are produced in pairs, slightly shorter than other types but still very good. May be grown along the ground if support is not easily available. Height/trails to 1.5m.

Phaseolus coccineus 'Painted Lady'

Bean (Runner) 'Painted Lady'

(80 days) A most unique runner bean with stunning red and white flowers that last all season. The juicy pods are up to 25cm (10 in.) long. Painted Lady is a wonderfully ornamental edible for your garden! Pinkish brown seeds with dark streaks....

Phaseolus coccineus 'Pickwick'

Bean (Runner, Dwarf) 'Pickwick'

A British bred dwarf variety. Compact bushy plants without runners make it ideal for small or exposed gardens. Quite early maturing with stringless pods. If sown as recommended, a packet of seed is sufficient for a single row of approx 25 feet...

Phaseolus coccineus 'Polestar

Bean (Runner, Stringless) 'Polestar'

Bred in Britain. Completely stringless with smooth fleshy pods. Early and crops heavily.

Prolific and decorative plants thriving in well cultivated soils containing plenty of humus. Regular watering in dry periods will be amply rewarded...

Phaseolus coccineus 'Prizewinner'

Bean (Runner) 'Prizewinner'

Good crop of medium length pods of fine flavour.

Prolific and decorative plants thriving in well cultivated soils containing plenty of humus. Regular watering in dry periods will be amply rewarded by a heavy crop of delicious tender...

Phaseolus coccineus 'Red Knight'

Bean (Runner) 'Red Knight'

A very vigorous variety. Bright green stringless pods with good flavour follow the pretty scarlet flowers. Freezes well. Height to 3m.

Phaseolus coccineus 'Scarlet Emperor'

Bean (Runner) 'Scarlet Emperor'

(75 days) The large sprays of beautiful flowers are really lovely and the long pods are tender and tasty. Undisturbed roots may over-winter and regrow the next May/June in warm winter areas. Approx. 25 black and purple seeds/oz.

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Phaseolus coccineus 'Streamline'

Bean (Runner) 'Streamline'

A long podded variety which is good enough for exhibition work, popular for many years. It is still one of the best traditional varieties.

Phaseolus coccineus 'Summer Medley (Sunset, Desiree, Lady Di)'

Bean (Runner) 'Summer Medley (Sunset, Desiree, Lady Di)'

Add vibrancy to your vegetable patch or flower border with this unique collection of separately packaged runner beans with blooms in a variety of bright colours. Enjoy long season crops from red, white and pink flowered...

Phaseolus coccineus 'White Emergo'

Bean (Runner) 'White Emergo'

This white flowered variety produces impressive yields of long, slender pods - fleshy iwth a fine texure, they are full of flavour.

Phaseolus coccineus 'White Lady'

Bean (Runner) 'White Lady'

This white flowered runner bean has everything to recommend it. The flowers set readily whatever the weather, and are less attractive to birds than scarlet types. The long, smooth stringless pods are therefore produced in great abundance. And...

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Desiree'

Bean (Runner) 'Desiree'

An excellent high quality variety with long broad pods and white flowers. It will attain huge crops from a small area often averaging 30-40 large pods per plant and it is almost completely stringless. Because it is a shy seeder, there is much...

Phaseolus vulgaris 'White Apollo'

Bean (Runner/Pole) 'White Apollo'

British breeding at its best. This decorative white-flowered variety is ignored by the birds so its blossoms are left intact and maximum crops can be enjoyed! Long, straight, smooth, stringless pods produced over a long period.