Heavy crops of smooth textured, dark-green pods, each reaching 30-37cm (12-15) in length. Red flowered Runner Bean 'Scarlet Emperor' is excellent for freezing and for exhibition. Runner beans are a good source of Vitamin C, folate and iron, and have a high fibre content. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12).
This RHS AGM variety is particularly high yielding, producing an abundance of tender beans with an excellent flavour. The pods of Runner Bean 'Celebration' are fleshy, straight, smooth, and almost stringless when young. With its pretty peach-pink flowers this attractive runner bean will look equally at home in your vegetable plot or your flower borders. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12)
This early cropping variety produces an abundance of 20cm (8) pods and very little foliage making them easier to spot when harvesting. The succulent pods will set under almost all weather conditions to ensure good yields. With its excellent tolerance to Halo Blight, Runner Bean 'Red Rum' makes a good choice for organic gardeners. (Please Note: Seed saved from this hybrid will not come true) Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12)
A superb variety that is ideal for small gardens and large containers, reaching only 45cm (18) tall. Dwarf Runner Bean 'Hestia' produces good yields of long, straight, stringless pods with a good flavour. This attractive, bicoloured variety begins cropping early in the season, carrying the pods above the soil to avoid disease. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
This heavy yielding variety produces delicate white flowers that make a particularly attractive addition to the vegetable garden. Awarded an RHS AGM, Runner Bean 'White Emergo' forms long, smooth pods with a superb flavour when picked while they are young and tender. This vigorous variety copes well even under adverse weather conditions. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 30cm (12)
The pink flowered variety has been separated from Dwarf Jackpot Mixed to launch Runner Bean Millionaire. Stringless, tender pods of outstanding quality on short compact plants. Simply regularly harvest them for a long season of delicious crops.
You'll be itching to enter your local veg show with this one! Foot-long beans, which are succulent and flavoursome.
Firestorm' is the first scarlet-flowered runner bean that is completely self fertile. Producing a good crop of stringless beans which are slightly thicker, slightly sweeter and more tender than other varieties. And the flowers are an attractive bonus
The white-flowered counterpart of 'Firestorm', this tasty variety comes from the same British breeding programme of 'self-settingbeansSnowstormshows a higher percentage of 'self settingand a larger pod than 'Moonlight'
Unique new runner bean combining the very best traits of both French and runner beans, Tenderstar really has to be tasted to be believed! The fabulous flavour and tender texture are the result of 15 years of British breeding. Masses of 20cm (8in) long smooth pods are produced throughout the summer, whatever the weather, whilst the stunning bicolour red and pink flowers are an added bonus
Mr. Tall has very long legs! He's so tall that when I look up at him, I can hardly see his face; it's so far away! Mr. Tall is a good friend to have, he can see for miles, which is very helpful for worms.
A fantastic runner bean variety in terms of flavour and cropping potential, Runner Bean 'White Lady' produces high yields of tender, thick, flavoursome and succulent stringless pods, perfect for steaming or boiling to enjoy as a side to your favourite meals. A long harvesting window allows for continuous picking as and when needed from July to October, any surplus are happy to be blanched and frozen for later use.