Kramer's Supreme Camellia
Best evergreen shrub for gardeners seeking fragrant, vibrant shade-loving blooms.
Discover the Kramer's Supreme Camellia, an old favorite cherished for its stunning, peony-like flowers in a rich, rosy-red hue. This evergreen shrub offers a delightful fragrance and glossy, dark green foliage that provides year-round visual appeal. It thrives in lightly shaded garden spots, making it perfect for borders, hedges, or as a striking specimen plant. Ideal for milder climates, this camellia reliably brings structure and vibrant color to your landscape throughout the seasons.
$89.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2688
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+128%
Above average
Mature Height
8
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral displays
- Cold-climate residents wanting reliable, winter-hardy shrubs
- Landscapers needing consistent, year-round evergreen structure
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with alkaline or poorly draining soil conditions
- Homeowners in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding routine pest and mold management
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetic
Peony-like, rosy-red petals offer a sophisticated, high-impact visual display.
Year-Round Appeal
Glossy evergreen foliage maintains structure and color through all four seasons.
Fragrance Intensity
Delightful scent adds a sensory layer to garden borders and hedges.
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where many flowering shrubs struggle to bloom.
Growth Manageability
Slow growth rate keeps maintenance minimal for a mature eight-foot shrub.
Container Versatility
Compact mounding form adapts beautifully to large decorative patio pots.
Key Specs
Mature Height
8 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Bloom Season
Winter
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Watering Needs
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Acidic
Fragrant Flowers
True
Features
- Magnificent deep rosy-red, peony-like blooms.
- Pleasant, delightful fragrance.
- Glossy, dark green evergreen foliage.
- Blooms reliably mid-season.
- Ideal for lightly shaded areas.
- Versatile for borders, hedges, or specimen.
- Mounding plant form.
- Container friendly.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and health of the Kramer's Supreme Camellia upon arrival, noting that the plants are robust and well established. The primary delight centers on the stunning, deep red blooms which are often described as luxurious and abundant, exceeding expectations for size and color saturation. While the initial investment is higher, consumers feel the superior plant stock and reliable flowering performance justify the premium, making it a worthwhile addition to any garden seeking dramatic, reliable winter color.
Know before you buy
This shrub performs best in partial to full shade. Avoid planting it in direct, intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the glossy leaves.
Yes, it is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large pot with excellent drainage and a high-quality, acidic potting mix to support its growth.
Kramer's Supreme Camellias thrive in acidic, well-draining soil. If your garden soil is naturally alkaline, you may need to amend it or use fertilizers specifically formulated for acid-loving plants.
You can expect this plant to reach a mature height and width of approximately 8 feet. Because it has a slow growth rate, it will take several years to reach this size, making it easy to manage.
This variety blooms mid-season, typically during the winter months. It provides a welcome splash of vibrant, rosy-red color when much of the rest of the garden is dormant.
This camellia is hardy in USDA Zone 8. It is best suited for milder climates where it can avoid extreme, prolonged freezes.
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