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PUNICA granatum
Commonly known as Pomegranate
Funnel-shaped scarlet or orange-red flowers in late summer. Needs a well drained hot site to produce fruits
Further Reading....
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DeciduousNarrowly oblong, glossy, bright-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, coppery or red-veined when young.
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Tall ShrubUpright, sometimes spiny shrub or small tree. Produces funnel-shaped, 5-petalled flowers to 4cm (1½in) across, singly or in clusters of up to 5. In optimum conditions produces spherical, edible, yellow-brown fruits to 12cm (4¼in) across
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Against a wall
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Full sun
PUNICA granatum
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Additional Features
Good to knowNeeds many hot, sunny days to create fruit. Can be fan-trained against a warm wall.
Medicinal properties
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSoutheastern Europe to Himalayas.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 8Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Punica - Growing Guide
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4m (13ft)
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Buy Varieties of PUNICA granatum
PUNICA granatum 'Chico'
Pomegranate
large carnation-like orange blooms
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
PUNICA granatum 'Flore Pleno'
Pomegranate
double orange-red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
PUNICA granatum 'Maxima Rubra'
Pomegranate
a showy form with double orange-red flowers.
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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