Bean - Sunset Runner

Minimum Seed Count: 15

Sunset Runner Bean produces breathtaking pink blooms. This rare runner bean combines the vigorous growth and productivity of traditional runner beans with a beautiful pink bean and flower color that create a dazzling display from midsummer until frost. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies flock to the vibrant blossoms, making it one of the most rewarding varieties for both gardeners and pollinators.

Plant Details

• Species: Phaseolus coccineus
• Plant Type: Pole bean
• Days to Maturity: 65–80 days for fresh pods
• Plant Height: 8–12+ feet
• Flower Color: Sunset shades of peach, coral, orange, pink, and red
• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vines

Growing Guide

Starting Seeds

• Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
• Plant seeds 1–1½ inches deep.
• Soil temperatures should be at least 60°F for reliable germination.
• Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days.

Planting

• Choose a location with full sun to partial shade.
• Space seeds 4–6 inches apart.
• Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, arbor, or pole for vines to climb.
• Grow in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Growing Conditions

• Full sun for maximum flowering and pod production
• Rich, well-drained soil
• Consistent moisture throughout the growing season
• Benefits from mulching during hot weather

Care

• Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development.
• Train young vines onto supports as they grow.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which can reduce flowering.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued production.

Harvesting

• Pick young pods when tender for fresh eating.
• Allow pods to mature for shelling beans or dry beans.
• Frequent harvesting promotes additional blooms and pod production.

History

Sunset Runner Bean is a colorful selection of runner bean, a species native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America. Runner beans have been cultivated for centuries for their edible pods, large beans, and spectacular flowers. Sunset Runner was selected for its extraordinary blend of warm-toned blooms that resemble the colors of a sunset, making it equally valuable as an ornamental and edible garden plant.