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Post by Tig on Mar 3, 2008 23:48:31 GMT
I am going to try and grow some from seed - anyone else tried? I do not have a conservatory so it will just be to see if I can  x Tig |
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Post by andy on Mar 4, 2008 6:15:04 GMT
Not grown them from seed but i have a punica in a tub which is left out all year with no problems.
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 4, 2008 8:45:49 GMT
Good Luck Tig - I have heard that they are very easy to propagate although I have never tried. I have a plant that I brought back from Hungary with me 3 years ago - it is still small (only a twig to start with really) but it is getting bushier. No flowers as yet though - I am hoping for some this year. Here is a photo of it last year after being scorched by the sun. Punica granatum  I bring it in each autumn and put it in the cellar. I have just re-potted it for this year. RF |
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Post by andy on Mar 4, 2008 8:49:40 GMT
Growing in our town centre is a 20 foot high, double flowered punica. I've never seen anything like it...the flowers are like small scarlet Camellias.
Everytime i walk past it is say i'm going to get a cutting off it....but the CCTV camera pointing up the high street always stops me !!!
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 4, 2008 9:45:53 GMT
I would love to see a pic of that Andy ....puts mine to shame!!
RF
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Post by Tig on Mar 4, 2008 10:37:59 GMT
Thank you both - I will let you know how I get on
x Tig
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Post by Tig on Mar 5, 2008 23:34:37 GMT
Removed the pulp from the seeds today - I have dried about 25, sowed three - don't want a glut! Tig
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Post by Tig on Mar 30, 2008 7:43:19 GMT
;D ;D ;D
Guess what I've got?
x Tig
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 30, 2008 8:07:18 GMT
germination ;D ;D
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Post by Tig on Mar 30, 2008 13:35:26 GMT
 I love it when something new emerges ;D
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 30, 2008 18:58:52 GMT
That is great Tig, well done - I have potted mine up in fresh compost...can't say that it is doing a great deal but it will....I think!!
RF
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Post by Tig on Apr 3, 2008 18:26:33 GMT
Got enough for a pomegranate orchard now  Six have germinated (20 ft high did you say Andy  ) - I can sense a generous donation to the local spring fayre ;D x Tig |
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Post by Tig on Jun 4, 2009 19:44:21 GMT
Update ... the three pomegranates in pots, tallest one about 7" high, the one in the border is only diddy still   x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 5, 2009 8:47:54 GMT
Well done Tig - I lost mine this winter I am afraid - shame as I brought it back from Hungary 5 years ago.
RF
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Post by Tig on Jun 5, 2009 23:17:25 GMT
Oooh sorry about that RF  I could try and send you the one on the left if you like? Born and bred in Staffordshire (ie tough as old boots  ) x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 6, 2009 6:09:06 GMT
Ooo that sounds like an offer that I can't refuse Tig - yes please and thanks a lot.
RF
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x Tig
Six have germinated (20 ft high did you say Andy 
) - I can sense a generous donation to the local spring fayre ;D
)