pomegranate 'Provence'
pomegranate
This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
This self-fertile, Mediterranean beauty boasts glossy foliage and vibrant, funnel-shaped orange flowers, gracing sunny, sheltered spots throughout summer. The leathery-skinned, brown fruits, forming at the flower base, ripen during mild autumns, ready for harvest in October and November. Borderline hardy in the UK, 'Provence' adapts by thriving in large containers, easily movable to warmer positions during winter in colder areas. Find a nice sunny, sheltered spot against a south facing wall to encourage fruit production and ripening - you could make pomegranate juice or if you’re feeling adventurous…molasses!
This variety can be grown into a small tree or pruned as a smaller wall shrub. Choose a sunny, sheltered site with free draining soil. Fertilise with a balanced organic fertiliser in November and March. Prune outdoor plants in spring, and indoor plants in early winter. Remove dead, broken or crossing branches as well as any suckers that have appeared at the base of the plants.