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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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3m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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4 hours care
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Botanical name: Phaseolus coccineus 'Mergoles'
Other names: Runner bean 'Mergoles'
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Genus: Phaseolus
Variety or cultivar: 'Mergoles' _ 'Mergoles' is a perennial climber (often treated as an annual) with red flowers and long, green, stick runner beans. This variety produces long, fleshy pods right through to the autumn. Good for freezing.
Phaseolus coccineus 'Mergoles' is: Deciduous
Flower: Bright-red in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer
Fruit: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Strongly scented flowers.
Habit: Climbing
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Watch out for
Specific pests:
Aphids
, Bean seed fly
, Pea and bean weevil
, Seed beetle
, Slugs
, Snails
, Thrips
Specific diseases:
Chocolate spot
, Downy mildew
, Foot and root rot
, Halo blight
, Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Shade will be cast by these tall, dense plants. Provide strong, rigid support for growing stems. As they grow, ensure the plants continue to twine around their canes. Remove the growing point once the plant has reached the top of the supports.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Phaseolus coccineus 'Mergoles' (Runner bean 'Mergoles') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Choose a spot which did not have beans last year. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a general purpose fertilizer 1 week before planting.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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