Runner Bean Painted Lady. Traditional, Sweet-Flavoured Variety

Runner Bean Painted Lady – Traditional, Sweet-Flavoured, Bee-Friendly Variety

Runner Bean Painted Lady is a time-honoured and much-loved variety, often known as the York and Lancaster Bean. Celebrated for its stunning red and white bi-coloured blooms, this heritage runner bean brings both beauty and productivity to your garden. Whether grown in a vegetable patch or among flowering borders, it adds a splash of vibrant colour while yielding delicious crops all summer long.

This traditional runner bean remains one of the finest flavoured varieties available, cherished for its long, tender pods and sweet, succulent taste. It’s a prolific producer — the more you harvest, the more beans it continues to grow. Pick the pods when they are young for the best texture and flavour.

Why Choose Runner Bean Painted Lady?

• Heavy Cropping & Reliable: Produces generous yields of beans throughout the summer months.

• Exceptional Flavour: Sweet, tender pods with a distinctive, classic taste.

• Pollinator Friendly: The nectar-rich red and white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.

• Compact & Ideal for Small Gardens: Perfect for limited spaces and container growing.

• Easy to Grow: A hardy and dependable choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

Growing Information

• Sowing: Sow indoors from April or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Harvesting: Regular picking encourages continual production.

• Planting Tips: Prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil and a strong support structure for climbing.

Runner Bean Painted Lady is also an excellent variety to introduce children to gardening, thanks to its fast growth and colourful flowers. Each packet contains approximately 9 premium-quality seeds, carefully checked and packed for freshness.

All seeds are visually inspected before packing to ensure quality. Immediate dispatch available — price includes P&P.

Note: Due to natural conditions affecting growth, we cannot guarantee germination success caused by external factors such as pests, disease, or weather.