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bean (dwarf French) 'Marona' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bean (dwarf French) 'Marona'

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Marona'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Phaseolus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A tender annual climber usually grown as a vegetable. This dwarf French bean produces clusters of pink flowers followed by high yields of mid sized, dark green pods to 15cm long. Ready to harvest from early August depending on sowing date

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Start seeds under glass and plant out after all risk of frosts has passed, in moist but well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. May require support in windy sites. See the RHS A-Z guide to vegetable cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

No pruning required; pick pods regularly to encourage further production

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to blackfly (black aphid), slugs and snails; birds may damage seedlings and young plants

Diseases

May be susceptible to foot and root rot

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Prairie

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years