Phaseolus vulgaris 'Celine' (Dwarf French Bean) – Bush Bean Vegetable Plants (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)

Dwarf French Bean 'Celine' is a reliable, high-yielding bean that crops over a long summer season on compact, bushy plants. It suits raised beds, grow bags, patio containers and balcony planters, and is a good choice for beginners and for families growing food with children.

As a compact, bushy variety, it needs little or no staking, which makes it practical for small plots, kitchen gardens and allotments. It produces a generous crop of slender, tender pods over an extended harvest, and regular picking encourages more. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac, and appear in summer.

You receive 12 plants in total, growing in 2 plastic trays of 6 cells, one plant to a cell. Plant them out after the last frost in a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil, or in a large container of good peat-free compost. French beans are not hardy and frost will kill them, so wait until the risk has passed.

Water regularly in dry spells and more generously once the pods start to form. A high-potash feed once flowering begins helps pod development. Raw pods and beans are harmful to people and dogs if eaten, so cook them before eating.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Common Name: Dwarf French Bean, Bush Bean
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 40-50cm tall and 30-40cm wide
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy and self-supporting
• Perfect For: Raised beds, grow bags, patio containers, allotments, kitchen gardens, balcony planters
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Flower Colour: White to pale lilac
• Planting Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil or peat-free compost
• Hardiness: Not hardy, plant out after the last frost
• Seasonal Interest: Summer to autumn harvest
• Type: Annual vegetable