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Phaseolus vulgaris 'Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco'

bean (climbing French) 'Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco'

An annual climbing borlotti bean with green leaves. White flowers develop into fat pods which are mottled green ripening to dark pink. and the seed-beans inside are mottled yellow-brown, cream and dark red. The pods can be eaten whole when young, or left to mature the seed-beans inside

Synonyms
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Firetongue'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green Green Pink
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Raw pods/beans harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs): Raw pods/beans harmful if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
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

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow up support in any fertile, moisture-retentive soil in good light. For more advice see french-bean cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Edible fruit
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to black bean aphids. Young plants also need protection from slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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