Some pomegranate cultivars are cultivated solely for their flowering. The often double flowers of these ornamental pomegranate trees and shrubs shine orange-red and are an ornament for every garden. However, fruit does not always develop from the flowers.
The pomegranate blossoms appear from early spring (Asia) to summer (Europe), depending on the weather conditions. The flowers develop at the ends of this year's shoots. The flowers are 2-3 cm long, about 1.5 cm in diameter and funnel-shaped. The color varies from orange-red to light yellow depending on the variety. The varieties developed for their flowers are purely ornamental and do not bear fruit.
tips and tricks
The pomegranate bushes that can bear fruit need a special fertilizer containing phosphorus and potash to form the fruit from the flower. Otherwise the fruit will not ripen or fall off the bush.