Phaseolus coccineus 'Polestar'

Runner beans are incredibly easy to grow, bearing masses of long, sweet-tasting beans all summer long. There's a huge range of cultivars to choose from, bearing red, white or bi-coloured flowers, adding to their ornamental value.

Phaseolus coccineus 'Polestar' is a is a reliable runner bean variety, bearing heavy crops of smooth, fleshy pods with a good sweet flavour, over a long season. For the heaviest crops, grow Phaseolus coccineus 'Polestar' in a sheltered position and dig in plenty of organic matter into the soil before planting.