Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
occasional watering once established, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Red Currant
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Red Currant
In German
Feuerbohne
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Groseille
In Spanish
Ayocote
Grosella
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Groselha
In Polish
Bean
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
red RIBES
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.