Punica granatum - 2 Ltr, single cane

Description
The skin of the medium-sized fruit is rough. 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.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth habit
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 around 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