Is the pomegranate hardy?

The easy-care, small-growing plant from the Orient is native to the warm climates. The pomegranate can withstand brief drops in temperature, but not permanent frost. It can be cultivated as a container plant with little effort. In summer you put the bucket on the terrace or balcony in the blazing sun and in winter you bring it in. In the mild winter wine-growing areas, it can be kept as an outdoor plant.

Overwintering of the container plant

As soon as the temperatures drop, the pomegranate tree sheds its leaves. Then it can be taken to a dark, cool and frost-free place to overwinter. It can be a cellar, a winter garden, a heated greenhouse. In any case, the temperatures there should not fall below 2 ° C or exceed 10 ° C.

During the winter break, the plant is only watered so much that it does not dry out completely. From February the pomegranate can move to a place where it is warmer and brighter than in winter quarters. After the last frosts, the pomegranate tree can take its place

in the garden respectively. take on the terrace. A sheltered spot on the south wall of the house is well suited.

Overwinter outdoors

In the vineyards, where the summers are long and the winters mild, the pomegranate trees can be grown outdoors. You need a sunny, sheltered place Location. The freshly planted trees should be protected from frost in winter. To do this, they are wrapped in straw or fleece mats, which Tree grate can also be protected by brushwood and leaves.

If you want to plant a pomegranate tree or shrub in the garden, you should pay attention to frost-resistant varieties when buying. These are better suited for wintering outdoors and can withstand freezing temperatures of up to 15 ° C. The following hardy varieties are available from specialist retailers:

• Entekhabi Saveh,
• Uzbek,
• Kazaks,
• Salavatski,
• Provence.

Tips & Tricks

Those who shy away from the hibernation hibernation should opt for Punica granatum Nana, which with its compact growth can also be kept as a houseplant.

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