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MIXED RUNNER BEANS phaseolus coccineus A terrific dual purpose plant. Not only does it provide oodles of edible young pods. The beans are brown, purple, red flamed and white. This skyward climber will be covered in scarlet, white and bicolour red and white flowers. The hummingbirds can't get enough of! Planted at the base of a large pole, ours have reached over 3 m. Offered in an 1827 Toronto Nursery catalogue. Type: Annual Light: sun Soil: well-drained garden soil Spacing: 15cm Height: 2.5m Season: summer Propagation: Direct seed in late spring. Cover seeds 3cm. Hint: Needs staking SEED COUNT: Approx. 15 |
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