Thursday, October 1, 2009

Punica granatum, var. nana

The 'pomegranate' is relatively common in South Europe, where it is grown for it's fruit or even as a hedge. It is only hardy in the mildest areas where it's bright scarlet flowers are very striking, specially after a warm summer. The dwarf form, var. nana, makes a tight mound of evergreen foliage, dotted in September and October with bright red flowers.













































































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