Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Feuerbohne
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
kiwai
In Spanish
Ayocote
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Bean
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
