Punica granatum
pomegranate
Common names: pomegranate tree, grenadine
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Description
The pomegranate is a deciduous shrub with fiery orange‑red funnel flowers in summer and leathery fruits filled with juicy, sweet‑tart seed beads. In mild wine‑growing climates it can ripen fully, but in most DACH regions it remains a container plant whose fruits only mature fully during long, warm summers. Hardier varieties can survive light frosts in a protected position, but young plants should be wintered in frost‑free conditions.
Care instructions
Plant the pomegranate after mid‑May (week 20) in full sun and warmth, preferably against a south wall that stores heat. Water deeply, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize moderately from April to August. Winter it in a cool spot at 0–8 °C, where it can remain dormant and dark. Prune in spring (March, week 12) to remove excess growth before it starts to shoot.
Companion planting
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