Punica granatum Pomegranate

Asia Minor; 2 - 3m
Planting position: Full sun. Non-humidity regions. Ideal for arid regions
Tolerates drought.
Requires regular watering during dry seasons and spells. Well-draining and fertile soil. Spring application of complete fertiliser. Shape pruning in spring.
Propagate from cuttings or seed.

An easy growing, ornamental shrub with striking scarlet flowers and global fruit.
Some varieties include:
‘Albo-plena’ with double white flowering.
‘Flore-plena’ a summer, double flowering shrub with orange-red flowers.
‘Lagrellei’ with double cream-striped, pink flowers and glossy leaves.
‘Nana’ (1,5m) compact with small bright red flowers and attractive fruit.