Overview
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Phaseolus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, climber and wall shrubs and edible fruit.
About
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' is a climbing cultivar of the Phaseolus genus, known commonly as the dwarf French bean 'Orinoco'. This deciduous legume thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best suited to cottage and informal gardens where it can be grown as a climber on walls or shrubs. The plant is propagated by seed and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons for its edible fruit.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phaseolus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Climber and wall shrubs, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Blackfly, Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Runner and French bean rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco'?
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' need?
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' hardy in the UK?
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Phaseolus vulgaris 'Orinoco'?
Seed.
More in the Phaseolus genus
- Phaseolus vulgaris 'Empress'bean (climbing French) 'Empress'
- Phaseolus vulgaris 'Lipsos'PBR
- Phaseolus vulgaris 'Meccearly'PBR
- Phaseolus vulgaris 'Prodigon'kidney bean 'Prodigon'