Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Hydrangea
In German
Feuerbohne
Hortensie
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ayocote
Hortensia
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Hortênsia
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Hibiscus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Centaurea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.