A colourful collection of tasty French Beans! Climbing Bean Mixed combines 3 of the best varieties from the latest breeding programmes, each with different flower and pod colours. These high yielding varieties produce excellent crops of stringless, flavoursome, 25cm (10″) pods which hold in prime condition for much longer than traditional varieties. An excellent choice for adding colour to the vegetable plot as well as on the plate. Height: 180cm (70″). Spread: 30cm (12″).

• Collection comprises:
• Climbing Bean ‘Monte Cristo’ – Tender, bright green pods with white seeds.
• Climbing Bean ‘Carminat’ – Fleshy purple pods with beige seeds.
• Climbing Bean ‘Monte Gusto’ – Waxy, pale yellow pods with brown seeds.

Companion planting: Try growing French beans with nasturtiums to draw aphids away from your crop.