Has anyone grown a pomegranate in the UK?

Viking_mfw

I have seen a frost hardy pomegranate tree which I am tempted to order. I live in the south, there is a sheltered sunny spot it could go, and according to the online shop, they manage to fruit. However, I've never heard of anyone growing them in the UK. 
People local to us do grow peaches, if that helps. 
TIA

twopenny

I'd check online that the plant they are selling is in fact the frost hardy/suitable one.

You have to love pomegranates to work on them and be patient

But it would be interesting to know if really fresh fruits taste better than the ones you buy.

Viking_mfw

After some more thought I'm going to go with a nectarine in the same spot - a fruit I like far more and which I know people grow successfully around here! 

Farway

You can grow them in UK, need shelter. I have seen them at RHS Wisley in the walled garden, and even there it was nothing like the ones from greengrocers

Wise move on the nectarine, just beware of peach leaf curl, killed my peach

Here's a pomegranate at RHS Wisley, taken this Autumn. As you can see it is a long way from ripening, if ever

Viking_mfw

Oh wow, yes, I see. Thanks for the advice. 

twopenny

Fresh ripe peaches are amazing.

Nothing like you buy in the shops.