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About Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron


About Rhododendron and Scarlet Runner Bean


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Broadleaf Evergreen  

Origin
Central America  
-  

Types
Phaseolus coccineus  
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
700  
17

Habitat
Fields, orchards  
moist forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
5-8  

AHS Heat Zone
11-1  
-  

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  
21,22  

Habit
Vining/Climbing  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
10.00 cm  
150.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson  
Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown  
Green, Tan  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Maple shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Consistently  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Ample Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

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  
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
-  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
-  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes  
Making cosmetics  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders  
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item  
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus  
RHODODENDRON  

Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean  
Rhododendron  

In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean  
rhododendron  

In German
Feuerbohne  
Rhododendron  

In French
Haricot d'Espagne  
rhododendron  

In Spanish
Ayocote  
rododendro  

In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean  
ροδοδάφνη  

In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha  
rododendro  

In Polish
Bean  
rododendron  

In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean  
Rhododendron  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Spermatophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Ericales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Phaseolus  
Rhododendron  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Phaseoleae  
Rhodoreae  

Subfamily
Faboideae  
Ericoideae  

Number of Species
20  
1024  
24

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Properties of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron. Scarlet Runner Bean doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Scarlet Runner Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Scarlet Runner Bean has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Irritation to stomach and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Irritation to stomach. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron

Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron Physical Information

Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron are as follows:

Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron

Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

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