Scarlet Runner Bean Seeds - Sunset

Scarlet Runner Bean Seeds - Sunset ~ 25 Seeds (26 grams)

Phaseolus coccineus

Bring a touch of elegance to your vegetable patch with Scarlet Runner Beans – Sunset. This stunning variety offers soft peach-pink blossoms that glow like a summer sunset, creating a dreamy display in the garden.

More than just beautiful, these beans are highly productive, producing long, tender pods packed with delicious flavour. The plants are vigorous climbers, perfect for covering trellises, fences, or teepees, and they’ll reward you with both ornamental charm and practical harvests.

The flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators, making them a lively addition to your garden. Harvest young pods for the sweetest flavour, or let them mature for hearty, protein-rich dry beans. With their combination of edible beauty and utility, Sunset Scarlet Runner Beans are a gardener’s delight from sowing to harvest.

• Climbing annual, highly vigorous

• Peach-pink blossoms that attract hummingbirds and pollinators

• Produces long, edible pods (eat young for best flavour)

• Dual-purpose: ornamental and edible

• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)

• Open-pollinated

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus coccineus
• Days to Maturity: 65–70 days for fresh beans; 90+ for dry beans
• Plant Height: Vines grow 8–12 ft (2.5–3.6 m)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Hardiness Zone: Annual in zones 2–11
• Seed Depth: 1–1.5 in. (2.5–4 cm) deep

Growing Instructions

Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost when soil has warmed to at least 15°C (60°F). Plant seeds 1–1.5 in. (2.5–4 cm) deep, 4–6 in. (10–15 cm) apart, in rows or at the base of a sturdy trellis. Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod set. Harvest pods regularly to encourage more blooms and prolonged production.

FAQ

Q: Are Scarlet Runner Beans edible?
Yes! Harvest the pods young for tender, stringless beans, or allow them to mature for dry beans.

Q: Do Scarlet Runner Beans provide support?
Yes, these are vigorous climbers and need a trellis, fence, or teepee.