King of the Blues Climbing Bean Seeds — Phaseolus vulgaris

The Most Striking Bean in the Garden

King of the Blues (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a climbing bean that turns heads. Deep, rich purple pods hang in abundance from vigorous climbing stems, making it as ornamental as it is productive. The colour is extraordinary — a deep blue-purple that stands out dramatically against the lush green foliage, making harvesting easy and the garden look spectacular. And like all purple beans, the pods turn green when cooked, with a tender texture and excellent flavour. A real showstopper in the kitchen garden.

What Kind of Bean Is This?

• 💜 Purple pods — striking deep blue-purple colour, easy to spot at harvest. Turns green when cooked.
• 🌿 Climbing variety — vigorous climber reaching 1.5–2 m+; needs a trellis, teepee, or fence for support.
• ✂️ Stringless pods — tender and ready to eat with no prep fuss.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 💜 Dramatic purple pods — deep blue-purple colour makes harvesting easy and the garden look spectacular
• 🫘 Prolific and productive — generous crops of tender pods over an extended harvest season
• 🌿 Vigorous climbing habit — makes excellent use of vertical space; perfect for trellises, teepees, and fences
• 🍽️ Excellent flavour — tender pods with great flavour; turns green when cooked
• ☀️ Easy to grow — fast-germinating and low-maintenance
• ✂️ Pick and it keeps producing — regular harvesting encourages continuous cropping right through summer

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow direct from October onwards once the soil has warmed to at least 16°C. Sow seeds 3–4 cm deep, 15–20 cm apart, at the base of your support structure. Provide a sturdy trellis, teepee, or fence as plants can reach 1.5–2 m or more. Water regularly, especially once flowering begins, and keep picking to encourage continuous cropping. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal issues. Performs beautifully in all regions of New Zealand through the summer months.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 30 seeds of King of the Blues Climbing Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).