Russian Whopper Cold Hardy Pomegranate – 3 Gallon Pot

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The new Russian Whopper Pomegranate produces fruits the size of a grapefruit! Russian Whopper has survived 10F here in Georgia and is known to be hardy in Zone 7, where average winter-low temperatures can go to zero Fahrenheit. In spring through early summer it produces lots of showy fluorescent orange flowers that are followed by large, 5 to 6 inch diameter bright orange-red fruit that are filled with delectable, nutrient-packed, dark red seeds that are amazingly sweet. Russian Whopper is self-pollinating so you only have to plant one, but two plants enhances pollination and increases fruit production.

Russian Whopper is a hard seeded pomegranate variety.

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a specific geographic location. The zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10 degree F zones. That said, due to that any specific location can experience an unusually cold winter, where temperatures drop below the typical average indicated in the USDA Zone Plant Hardiness Zones data, the zones are not always 100% accurate. Therefore, in USDA Zone 7 we suggest providing some winter protection for your Russian Giant Pomegranate tree when temperatures are forecast to drop below 10F. A 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch will help protect the roots during winter. Mulch can be thinned to 1 to 2 inches when temperatures warm in spring. Planting your Russian Giant on the east or side of a home, or in a location where it will be sheltered from north and western winds, will also help to provide protection during the cool season. 

For more helpful tips see: How To Protect Plants From Cold Weather