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Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ – evergreen flowering shrub with large, fragrant, peony-form scarlet-red flowers. Grows to about 2.5m x 1.5m, ideal for large containers and shady and woodland gardens. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
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Looking for a camellia with real character? Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ is a great choice. Kramer’s Supreme is a vigorous Camellia japonica with large, peony-form flowers in bright scarlet-red, unusual among camellias for having a light fragrance. It is upright and compact.
Camellias are classic evergreen shrubs with glossy, dark green leaves and beautiful rose-like flowers from late winter into spring, when little else is in bloom. They are long-lived and reliable in shady, acid-soil gardens and patio pots.
Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ grows best in dappled shade, sheltered from early-morning sun and cold wind, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost. It is a good choice for large containers, and also works well for shady and woodland gardens, evergreen screening and shady borders. Pair with rhododendrons, pieris, ferns, hellebores and skimmias.
Before planting, soak the root ball in a bucket of water. Prepare a hole about twice the width of the pot, fork over the bottom and add organic matter. Plant at the original soil level, firm the soil around the roots and give it a generous drink.
Keep the roots moist, especially in late summer when next year’s flower buds form. Feed in spring with an ericaceous fertiliser and water with rainwater. Keep the roots moist, especially in summer when buds form. Feed with ericaceous fertiliser and prune after flowering. Prune lightly after flowering if needed to shape the plant. Bud drop is usually caused by dry roots in late summer; yellow leaves suggest alkaline soil.
Excellent in large pots of ericaceous compost; water with rainwater.
Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ grow?
Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ typically reaches 2.5m x 1.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is late winter to spring, when it shows large, fragrant, peony-form scarlet-red flowers.
Is Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ hardy?
Hardy in the UK, though open flowers can be damaged by frost.
How do I prune Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’?
Prune lightly after flowering if needed to shape the plant.
Why do Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ buds drop before opening?
Bud drop usually follows dry roots in late summer or autumn. Water regularly through that period.
Can Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ grow in a pot?
Yes. Use ericaceous compost, water with rainwater and feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring.
Add Camellia ‘Kramer’s Supreme’ to your basket today and enjoy late winter to spring interest in your garden.
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