This early maturing Kenyan-type produces heavy crops of slim, dark green 10cm (4) stringless pods over a long cropping season. Dwarf Bean 'Opera' has an upright, open habit making the pods easy to spot when harvesting. With good resistance to Halo Blight, Bean Mosaic Virus, Anthracnose and Botrytis, this is the perfect choice for organic gardeners. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
The various flower and foliage combinations include white and rose bicolour, vermilion, white and scarlet with bronze foliage, carmine, pink and geranium red with dark foliage. Seeds are dust-like and need careful handling. Flowers summer. Height 17-23cm (7-9in)
Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor is a heavy cropper, making it a popular choice as a show vegetable. This variety is also perfect for freezing.
Stunning British-bred 'ornamental edible' - a very attractive chili pepper which looks great in a pot on the windowsill or on the patio. Lush dark leaves and a lovely display of purple flowers are followed by 3-4cm (1-1.5in) black fruits which ripen to red over time. Peppers are medium hot with a wonderful intense flavour and will pack a punch in a variety of dishes.
A stunning bright orange Black-Eyed Susan with the largest flowers we have ever seen on a seed raised Thunbergia. Vigorous plants quickly cover a trellis against a sunny fence, or look spectacular growing up an obelisk in a container
Extraordinary architectural feature plant boasting exceptional garden performance. Masses of small flowers in a mixture of pink and apple blossom shades bloom all summer until the first frosts. Britishbred 'Whispers Mixed' also offers excellent disease resistance, making this lovely nicotiana a 'must-have' plant for the garden this season
Johnsons' Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor Seeds produce a consistent crop that has been popular for many years among gardeners. With great garden performance, it is an early crop that produces traditional runner beans with scarlet flowers over an extended period. With smooth dark green pods that are full of flavour and freeze well for long term storage. High in vitamin A & C as well as dietary fibre, these beans are perfect in stir-fries, risottos or as a simple side dish. Try growing runner beans with sweet peas to attract pollinating insects to the flowers, and Nasturtiums to draw aphids away from your crop.Easy to grow and versatile, peas and beans make a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal. As well as being a traditional side, legumes also provide a terrific source of protein for a vegan diet. Peas and broad beans prefer cool conditions but need to be grown in full sun or partial shade. Short on space? Many varieties are well suited to growing in plant pots. Ideally you do not want to overcook either peas or beans, keeping just a touch of crispness.Characteristics:When to Sow: For indoor sowing - April to MayFor outdoor sowing - May to early JulyWhen to Harvest: For indoor sowing - July to OctoberFor outdoor sowing - August to OctoberSoil Type: Well dug, manured soilAdvice: They make attractive climbers in the garden, when space is limited. In hot weather mist with tepid water in the evening to help the pods set Packet Contents: Average 50 seedsLatin name: Phaseolus coccineusTransplanting: If sowing indoors, transplant outside in late May to avoid frostsJohnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
Enjoy this Spanish culinary experience fresh from your own garden. Chili Pepper Padro is ieal picked when small and green for low levels of heat, as the heat increases as the fruits get larger and continue to mature to red. Also known as the Tapas Pepper, Chili Pepper Padro is excellent added to stirfries. Padron is from the Pimientos de Padron, brought to northern Spain by Mexican monks in the 18th century
This unusual pepper variety has a distinctive ornamental appeal with its striking variegated foliage, not to mention a fantastic crop of sweet-flavoured red peppers through the summer months. Sweet Pepper 'Candy Cane Red' produces masses of snack-sized peppers with thin skin and good crisp bite.
Not only an impressive cropper but also an ornamental feature, you can grow tall and upright Artichoke ?Imperial Star? in rows on the allotments or as a dual purpose feature at the back of a sunny border. The flower buds are large and flavoursome, held above tall study stems during summer.
Add some heat to your summer with a fiery crop of Chilli Pepper 'Fresno Mix' F1, perfect for eating fresh, adding as a garnish or including in cooked dishes. Three spicy varieties make up this vibrant mix, producing high yields of red, orange and yellow fruits.
Masses of tightly quilled 1.5in button flowers on compact plants. A bright mixture of red, rose and white. Superb for small beds, edging, windowboxes etc. Growing well in shade they are good for planting under trees or as an edging to patio borders etc. Flowers spring. Height 10-15cm (4-6in).