Kramer's Supreme Camellia Japonica
Best vibrant blooms for enhancing garden aesthetics.
The Kramer's Supreme Camellia Japonica is a classic red blooming japonica camellia that offers beautiful late-season color. It features large, double red peony-form blooms with bright yellow stamen, appearing from late fall into early spring. Its leathery, dark evergreen foliage is glossy and pointed with serrated edges, providing a lovely contrast to the bold blooms. This camellia is notably easy to care for once established and can be used as a privacy screen, in mass plantings, as a hedge, or in containers. It's also ideal for fall cut-flower arrangements.
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Scientific Name
Camellia japonica 'Kramers Supreme'
/ Camellia japonica 'Kramers Supreme'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color and beauty when other plants are dormant.
- Homeowners desiring continuous greenery and a lush backdrop in their landscape.
- Enthusiasts with shaded gardens looking for a robust, flowering shrub.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in extreme climates who need more adaptable, cold-hardy, or heat-tolerant plants.
- Individuals with alkaline soil who prefer not to undertake extensive soil preparation.
- Impatient planters desiring rapid growth and immediate landscape impact.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Large, peony-form red flowers provide a striking visual centerpiece.
Foliage Quality
Glossy, leathery evergreen leaves maintain garden structure throughout the year.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once the root system is fully established.
Seasonal Versatility
Provides essential color during the dormant late fall and winter months.
Landscape Utility
Highly adaptable for hedges, privacy screens, or elegant container displays.
Environmental Resilience
Lacks drought tolerance and deer resistance, requiring consistent care and protection.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Camellia japonica 'Kramers Supreme'
Hardiness Zone
7, 8, 9, 10
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
Features
Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering
Feature Color
Green, Red
Uses
Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Mixed Garden Bed, Privacy Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Water Needs
Medium
Features
- Late-season color with vibrant red blooms
- Large, double peony-form red flowers
- Leathery, dark evergreen foliage
- Easy to care for once established
- Attracts birds and butterflies
- Versatile for various garden uses
- Ideal for fall cut-flower arrangements
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Camellia Japonica, noting plants often arrive robust and healthy. Many express satisfaction with the plant's vigorous growth and beautiful, consistent blooms, highlighting its reliability in establishing well in various garden settings. The overall consensus points to a highly regarded plant that consistently meets or exceeds expectations for health and aesthetic appeal, making it a dependable choice for gardeners.
Know before you buy
This camellia thrives in partial to filtered sun. While it can handle some full sun, it performs best when protected from the harsh afternoon heat, especially in warmer climates.
Since this shrub reaches a mature spread of 4 to 8 feet, you should space them approximately 4 to 5 feet apart if you want a dense, overlapping hedge effect.
Yes, the Kramer's Supreme is an excellent choice for containers. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to keep the roots healthy.
Once established, it is relatively easy to care for. It requires medium water and consistent moisture, particularly during dry spells, but it does not need frequent pruning unless you are shaping it for a specific hedge or aesthetic.
This variety is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10. If you live in a region colder than zone 7, it will likely not survive the winter outdoors and is better suited for a container that can be moved to a sheltered area.
No, the Kramer's Supreme Camellia is not fragrant. It is prized primarily for its striking, double red peony-form blooms and its glossy, evergreen foliage.
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