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Summer
Pomegranate Blossom
Punica granatum
Family: Lythraceae
Heady & Exoticfloralwaxy
SeasonSummer
OriginIran to Himalaya
IntensityModerate
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Heady & Exotic · Summer bloomer
The pomegranate's vivid scarlet-orange flowers are among the most jewel-like blossoms in the summer garden, carrying a sweet, slightly waxy tropical fragrance before forming the iconic fruit.
Symbolism & Meaning
elegance, abundance, fertility
In the Victorian language of flowers, pomegranate blossom means “Mature elegance”.
Habitat & Environment
Iran to Himalaya
Pomegranate Blossom is native to Iran to Himalaya.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NamePunica granatum
- FamilyLythraceae
- Native ToIran to Himalaya
- Bloom SeasonSummer
- LifespanPerennial
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