What soil does Pomegranate grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous, acidic.

Is Pomegranate hardy?

Hardy down to -12 °C (USDA zone 8, RHS H5). Outdoors in this country it only survives with winter protection, or in a pot overwintered frost-free.

Is Pomegranate toxic to children?

Yes, it is mildly toxic to children.

How far from the house should Pomegranate be planted?

Plant it at least 1.5 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

When does Pomegranate flower?

Flowering: June–September, red, orange.

How much water does Pomegranate need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

Pomegranate

Punica granatum

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit plant. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -12 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Mildly toxic to children. Sold in local shops from about €38.

Illustration of Pomegranate — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A dense, many-stemmed shrub with glossy leaves that carries vivid orange-red flowers through summer and turns yellow in autumn. It is self-fertile, so a single plant will fruit, but the fruit only ripens properly after a long, hot summer and a warm autumn. Give it the warmest, most sheltered sunny corner in loose, free-draining soil; it shrugs off drought but not prolonged frost.

Watch out for

In Central Europe it can only be trusted in the ground in the warmest, sheltered sites. The shoots of most varieties are damaged below about -10 to -12 °C, and in colder winters the plant is killed to the ground; it usually resprouts from the roots but will not fruit that year. Hardier varieties take around -15 °C, or briefly more, with protection. Mulch the base thickly with leaves for winter and wrap young bushes in fleece, or in colder areas grow it in a tub and overwinter it frost-free. After a cool, short summer the fruit does not ripen.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Low
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 2.5 m × 2 m
Hardiness: down to -12 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–September, red, orange

Group	Fruit
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	2.5 m × 2 m
Ultimate size	1.8–6 m × 1.2–4.5 m
Hardiness	down to -12 °C (USDA 8, RHS H5)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	June–September, red, orange
Harvest	October–November
Self-fertile	yes
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	yes
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 1.5 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	250 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	Mildly toxic
Typical price	from about €38

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €38

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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