Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) 10 seeds (#130)

Description Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) 10 seeds (#130)

The pomegranate is one of the oldest plants grown for many thousands of years. It blooms profusely and bears fruit in the first year of cultivation.
Large red flowers make the whole plant look very decorative.
It is a variety suitable for home cultivation and here grows up to 1 m in height, easily formed, suitable for bonsai. So for every lover of miniature plants.
From spring to autumn, the plants can be stored outdoors in the garden, on the terrace or on the balcony.
Unsuitable for growing conditions - just a sunny place, fertile soil is suitable.

Genus - Punica
Species - Granatum
Common name - Pomegranate
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 7 - 10
Height - 4'-20' / 1 - 6 m
Spread - 3'-15' / 0,90 - 4,60 m
Plant type - Shrub
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, laom, Sand, well drained
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bloom season - Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Leaf / Flower color - Green, Light Green / Orange, Orange Red

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
The seeds can be sown indoors in pots all year round.
Soak the seeds for 24 hours and then stratify for 30 days (as described in the additional information).
After stratification, sow the seeds to a depth of a few millimeters in a mixture of peat, sand and perlite (ratio 2/1/1).
Store in a damp and warm place (about + 25C).
Germination can take time, so be patient.

Photo: Wikipedia. H.Zell