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bean (runner) 'Enorma'

Phaseolus coccineus 'Enorma'

Genus: Phaseolus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A twining climber reaching 3m with green leaves. Scarlet flowers develop into 50cm long, smooth runner beans. In the UK it is grown as a summer annual, lasting only one year.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow up support in moisture-retention soil which is close to a neutral pH, in full sun. For more advice see runner-bean cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to black bean aphids. Young plants also need protection from slugs and snails.

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and halo blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

PrairieMediterranean

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years