Climbing French Bean Blue Lake

Phaseolus vulgaris

£9.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Climbing French Bean Blue Lake is a classic and highly productive variety, prized for its long, straight pods and excellent flavour. The beans are tender, stringless and sweet, making them ideal for fresh cooking, steaming, freezing or adding to a wide range of summer dishes. This vigorous climber crops heavily over a long period when regularly harvested.

  • Perfect for vegetable gardens, allotments and growing up canes, trellises or frames, Blue Lake makes excellent use of vertical space. Its strong growth and reliable yields make it a favourite with both beginner and experienced gardeners looking for a dependable climbing bean.

    • Light Required Full sun

    Watering Water regularly during flowering and pod development; keep soil evenly moist.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly, particularly during flowering and pod formation. Provide sturdy support for climbing and pick beans frequently while young to encourage continuous cropping.

    Plant typeClimbers

    Foliage typeAnnual

    HardinessTender

    Soil acidityAny Soil

    Planting aspectSouth Facing

    Leaf colourGreen

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    Top tip

    Regular harvesting boosts yields and encourages continual climbing growth.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering Harvest