Pinetree Garden Seeds Painted Lady Runner Bean
Best dual-purpose heirloom for gardeners seeking both ornamental beauty and harvests.
These heirloom beans double as a high-performance vegetable and a stunning ornamental feature for your trellis. You will have to provide a sturdy support structure, but the reward is a dual-purpose harvest of sweet, meaty pods and vibrant, pollinator-friendly flowers.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dual-purpose ornamental and edible plants
- Homesteaders prioritizing high-yield crops in moderate climates
- Home cooks desiring flexible harvest options for diverse recipes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with intense summer heat
- Beginners lacking space or materials for heavy-duty trellising
- Busy growers unable to maintain a frequent harvest schedule
Performance breakdown
Ornamental Appeal
Striking scarlet and white blooms provide exceptional visual impact for gardens.
Pollinator Attraction
Highly effective at drawing hummingbirds and butterflies to your outdoor space.
Culinary Versatility
Edible flowers and dual-purpose pods offer creative options for the kitchen.
Growth Requirements
Requires dedicated vertical support structures to reach full production potential.
Climatic Hardiness
Limited to Zone 7, restricting viability for gardeners in colder regions.
Harvest Efficiency
Quick sixty-five day maturity window ensures a reliable seasonal yield.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus coccineus
Days to Maturity
65 days
Seed Sowing Depth
1 inch deep
Germination Temperature
Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF
Recommended Zone
Hardy to zone 7
Seed Count
25 seeds per packet
Plant Spacing
8-12 inches apart
Row Spacing
4-6 inches apart (thinned to 8-12 inches)
Is Organic
false
Planting Season
Spring
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