Runner Beans 'Red Rum'

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Red Rum Runner Beans are a premium choice for gardeners seeking high yield and stunning red flowers. These easy-to-grow beans thrive in various conditions, offering a bountiful harvest from late spring to early autumn. Perfect for both fresh eating and culinary uses, Red Rum Runner Beans are a delightful addition to any garden.

Key Features

  • High-Yield Variety: Produces abundant, tender pods
  • Attractive Red Flowers: Enhance garden aesthetics
  • Disease-Resistant: Tolerant to common bean issues
  • Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners

Growing Conditions

Red Rum Runner Beans flourish in full sun and well-drained loamy soil. Provide sturdy trellises or poles to support their climbing habit, reaching heights of up to 4 meters. Regular watering is essential to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Plant Characteristics

These climbing beans can spread approximately 0.5 meters, producing stringless pods that are ideal for fresh consumption, cooking, and freezing. The vibrant red flowers not only add beauty but also attract pollinators to your garden.

Usage Tips

Enjoy Red Rum Runner Beans fresh in salads, stir-fries, or as a nutritious side dish. Their sweet flavor also makes them perfect for freezing, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh-tasting beans throughout the year.

Why Choose Red Rum Runner Beans?

  • Health Benefits: Rich in vitamin C and iron
  • Early Harvest: Enjoy harvesting earlier in the season
  • Low Maintenance: Minimal care required for sustained productivity

Each pack includes 16 pre-grown and pre-fed plants, carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery to your garden. Experience hassle-free gardening with AcquaGarden's Red Rum Runner Beans, backed by our 100% happiness guarantee.

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Details

Runner Bean 'Red Rum' produces long, slender, and tender pods with a rich, sweet flavour. Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and freezing, this variety is easy to grow and known for its high yield and attractive red flowers.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Long harvest period from late spring to early autumn
  • Requires support structures like trellises or poles for climbing

What's Included

Packs:

  • Get large, ready-to-plant runner bean plants. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your garden or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Delivery & Guarantee

Fast & Secure Delivery: We ship orders the same or next day, ensuring fast delivery via tracked Royal Mail or Parcel Force for larger items.

Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well Drained
Planting Time Late Spring
Moisture Moist
Hardiness Tender
Growth Rate Fast
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread 400cm x 50cm
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Runner Beans 'Red Rum'”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Runner Bean 'Red Rum' is a reliable variety producing long, slender pods with a rich, sweet flavour, ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and freezing. The attractive red flowers also add a decorative touch to gardens.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Long harvest period from late spring to early autumn
  • Requires support structures like trellises or poles for climbing

Runner Bean 'Red Rum' is a reliable variety producing long, slender pods with a rich, sweet flavour, ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and freezing. The attractive red flowers also add a decorative touch to gardens.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Long harvest period from late spring to early autumn
  • Requires support structures like trellises or poles for climbing
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

Our plants are carefully packaged to arrive safely. If your order is damaged, contact our customer service within 48 hours for a replacement or refund.

How long does delivery take?

We deliver the best quality plants in the fastest time possible, usually within 3 days in the UK.

What if I need extra help with planting or growing?

If you need extra help, call our customer service or chat with us online for consulting. We are here to ensure your happiness and make gardening easy and fun.

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