Unwins Runner Bean White Lady Seeds – Stringless High Yield

Unwins Runner Bean ‘White Lady’ Seeds

Runner Bean ‘White Lady’ is a high-yielding and reliable variety producing long, smooth, stringless pods with excellent flavour. Versatile and easy to grow, it can be sown both indoors and outdoors, making it suitable for a wide range of growing setups.

Unlike traditional scarlet-flowered runner beans, White Lady is less attractive to birds, helping to reduce damage to young plants. At the same time, its white flowers are still highly attractive to pollinators, supporting beneficial insects in the garden.

A dependable cropper for gardens and allotments, Unwins Runner Bean White Lady is ideal for growers wanting heavy yields of quality beans with minimal fuss.

Pack contains 20 seeds.

Key Features

Productive runner bean variety

Produces long, stringless pods

High yielding and reliable

Suitable for indoor or outdoor sowing

Less attractive to birds than scarlet varieties

Flowers loved by pollinators

Easy to grow

Pack contains 20 seeds

How to Grow Runner Bean ‘White Lady’

Sowing Indoors:
Sow seeds indoors from April in individual pots using quality seed compost. Sow seeds around 5 cm deep and keep warm.

Direct Sowing Outdoors:
Sow outdoors from May to June, once all risk of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed.

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Provide supports such as canes, wigwams, or frames before planting.

Space plants 20–25 cm apart. Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod formation. Harvest pods frequently while young and tender to encourage continued cropping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the pods stringless?
Yes. White Lady produces smooth, stringless pods when harvested at the right stage.

Is White Lady suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to grow and very reliable.

Does it attract birds?
It is less attractive to birds than scarlet runner beans, helping reduce early damage.

Do pollinators like this variety?
Yes. The flowers are loved by pollinators, making it a good choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Perfect For

Garden and allotment growing

Growers wanting high-yield runner beans

Pollinator-friendly gardens

Reduced bird damage

Beginner and experienced gardeners