About

A vigorous climber, reaching 300-600cm, with twining stems with foliage. It produces flowers along stems. 'Kaiser' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Phaseolus are annual or perennial legumes, usually climbing or trailing in form, and with trifoliate leaves. Grown as crop plants for their edible seeds, including runner, French and lima beans, as well as for animal feed, green manures and as ornamentals

Plant details

Suggested usesWalls, pergolas

Care notes

CultivationFertile soil, roots in shade
PruningPrune to control
PropagationCuttings or layering
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceMildew possible