Bean (runner) 'Red Knight' Phaseolus coccineus 'Red Knight'

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'Red Knight' is a vigorous, twining climber grown as an annual, with bright green, heart-shaped leaves and orange-red flowers in summer. These are followed by long, straight, green pods, eaten young as runner beans
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Fabaceae
Synonyms
bean (runner) 'Red Knight'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove tips of shoots once they reach the top of the support
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Wall-side Borders
Propogation
Propagate from seed
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails and black bean aphid. Birds may also be troublesome
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to foot rot
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