Pomegranates Punica granatum 'Nana' are usually associated with much warmer climes, so you may be surprised to learn that these small fruiting trees are surprisingly hardy and can do well in a sheltered spot in most parts of the UK. Popular tree for Bonsai with magnificent flowers and juicy, edible fruit. The flowers are sweetly scented giving your home a fresh aroma. Best grown as a pot plant Tender Perennial (to -4C) - must be protected from frost Height: up to 25 - 50cm in a pot 1 - 1.5m planted out. Position: Sun in well drained soil or Shrub Compost. Sowing the seeds Soak the seeds in water for 24hrs sow in a seed tray or pot filled with moist (but not wet) good seed compost, lightly firmed down Ideally a well draining mix of 50 – 20 compost - vermiculite Sow seeds to 1.5cm deep evenly space and lightly cover Keep compost moist but not wet Keep at 18-22° C in a light place but out of direct sunlight Seedlings should appear in 20 - 30 days. Pot on 10cm pots once large enough to handle grow at 12° C |
Always use a good quality seed compost
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Seeds are packed into Glassine envelopes or zip-lock bags to keep them fresh