Punica gran. 'Favorite' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant whose dark red fruits have a sweet and sour flavour. The skin of the medium-sized fruit is rough. Its decorative flowers are funnel-shaped and appear from May to August. The light green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, humusy and sandy soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Pomegranate reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pomegranate are light green, lanceolate. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Shrubby.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
Punica granatum forms funnel-shaped, bright red flowers from May. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Fruit
Punica granatum produces dark red, medium-sized fruits with a sweet-sour flavour. The skin of the fruit is rough. Ripening time from July.

Use
Tub, solitary, winter garden, consumption, fresh consumption