Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 1
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Firewheel
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Firewheel
In German
Feuerbohne
Feuerrad
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Firewheel
In Spanish
Ayocote
Firewheel
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Firewheel
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Firewheel
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.