Pomegranate with white fruits and double flowers - Punica granatum 'Haku Botan'

Pomegranate - Punica granatum 'Haku Botan' - rare variety from Japan, vigorous, cold-resistant, self-fertile, with medium to large fruits, which usually ripen in October.

Punica granatum 'Haku Botan' is a cultivar of Japanese origin that stands out for its double flowers in shades of white-cream to pink , but also for its greenish-yellowish white fruits, which have white or pink pulp when fully ripe. The taste of the fruits is sweet-aromatic, with low acidity.

The plant prefers intense heat during the summer in order to develop optimally and to bring the fruits to full maturity before the beginning of winter - it is recommended to plant in a space with southern exposure.

Popular names: pomegranate, white pomegranate

Placement : direct sun or partial shade. It must be protected in winter, if the temperatures drop below -11°C. Mature specimens withstand temperatures of -18°C without significant losses.

Resistance to diseases and pests . Punica granatum 'Haku Botan' is considered ' pest free ' and requires minimal maintenance.

Height with pots included: approx. 50 cm
Pot diameter: 23 cm

In the cold season, the plant is sold without leaves, shortened to the appropriate height.