bean (runner) 'Painted Lady'

Start from seed in a heated greenhouse or on a warm windowsill. Plant outside once all risk of frost has passed in a warm, sunny, sheltered site; incorporate well-rotted manure into soil before planting and keep the soil moist when plants are flowering to ensure good fruit set. See Runner beans cultivation

None required

May be attacked by slugs and snails and black bean aphid. Bean seed fly and birds may also be troublesome

May be affected by chocolate spot, downy mildew, foot and root rot and powdery mildews