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Other common names pomegranate Carthaginian apple
granada
Family Lythraceae
Genus Punica are deciduous shrubs of bushy habit, sometimes spiny, with simple leaves and showy red flowers, followed by spherical fruits with edible pulp
Details P. granatum is a rounded shrub with glossy, narrowly oblong leaves, bronze in spring, and funnel-shaped bright scarlet flowers 3-4cm across in summer, sometimes followed by spherical, reddish-brown fruits up to 12cm across
Plant range Europe to Himalaya
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H3
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1.5-2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Under glass grow in loam-based compost, in a large container or greenhouse bed, in full light with shade from hot sun. During growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outdoors in a well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Requires high autumn temperatures (13-16°C) for fruit to ripen
Propagation Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Drought Resistant Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants
Pruning Pruning group 1 from spring to summer. Pruning group 13 if wall trained
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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