Pomegranate 3L

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) — ornamental shrub.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) – ornamental shrub. The pomegranate bears vibrant red flowers in summer and healthy fruit in autumn; ideal in a pot on sunny terraces.

Benefits

• Decorative flowering
• Rustic, easy to maintain

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide sun or partial shade.
• Summer: Water moderately.
• Autumn: Harvest when ripe (October-November). Autumn is the ideal time for planting.
• Winter: Tolerates down to -12°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Punica granatum
• Botanical family: Lythraceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Exposure: Sun / partial shade
• Placement: Outdoors
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -12 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 200-400 cm
• Mature width: 100-200 cm
• Flowering period: June–August
• Flower colour: Red-orange
• Fragrance: Subtle
• Fruiting period: October–November
• Soil: Fertile, well drained
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring
• Pruning: After flowering
• Mulching: Recommended
• Product code: 4034417
• EAN code: 6420384034417

Warnings

• Prune after flowering
• Give it room to develop

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -12°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun / partial shade; moderate watering. The pomegranate bears vibrant red flowers in summer and healthy fruit in autumn; ideal in a pot on sunny terraces.

When is it harvested / does it fruit?
Fruiting period: October-November.