Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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.
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Phaseolus ‘Polestar’ and wildlife
Phaseolus ‘Polestar’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Phaseolus ‘Polestar’ poisonous?
Phaseolus ‘Polestar’ has no toxic effects reported.
