Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
3 – 4 inches
7 – 10 days
Edible Container Flowers
Hestia Dwarf Runner Beans
Hestia Dwarf Runner Beans
(Phaseolus coccineus)
Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
3 – 4 inches
7 – 10 days
Carefree Dwarf Hestia runner bean plants grow 12-14 inches tall with rich foliage and prolific flowers. Hummingbirds love them and flock to feed from the pretty blossoms. Hestia is perfect for pots, window boxes or hanging baskets for a lush cascading effect. These edible flowers have a mild nutty flavor, great for snacks, as garnishes and in salads. Flowers are followed by bean pods; the beans inside can be dried for making outstanding chili, soups and stews.
Seed Count: Approx. 16 / Weight: 12 g
- SKU:5516
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Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
3 – 4 inches
7 – 10 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
ANNUAL VINE
Summer/fall bloom with edible pods and seeds
Frost tender
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In spring, be very sure to wait until weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 55°F (13°C), before planting well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. For bed planting, poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 feet apart.
FOR CONTAINER PLANTING
Choose big pots at least 18 inches tall and 16-20 inches in diameter. Fill pots with fresh, moistened, good-quality potting mix. Sow seeds 3-4 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination in 7-10 days. Sow again in different pots a few weeks later for a longer season of bloom.