Enjoy KRAMER'S SURPREME CAMELLIA bushes for their...

. masses of showy rose-red fragrant flowers >>> prolonged winter blooms
. immense, peony-like blossoms >>> Class IV
. vigorous upright growth habit >>> slow to moderate growth to  8-10' x 6-8'
. considered easy-to-grow, eco-friendly and long-lived in proper habitat
. lustrous evergreen foliage >>> shiny + leathery + dark green
. garden versatility >>> choice for shady woodlands + flowering privacy screens
. Kramers Supreme Camellia is also good for container gardening and cut flowers
. popular heirloom camellia >>> a true Southern heritage plant

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9 | considered winter hardy to 0 °F (-18°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 [western states]

LIGHT: partial shade [tolerates morning sun - avoid direct afternoon sun]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acidic + well-drained

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica 'Kramers Supreme'
Plant Family: Theaceae: Tea family
Plant Origin/Camellia Nursery Cultivar: China + Japan | The Kramer Brothers Nurseries, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 1956
The genus Camellia was named in 1735 by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus - Karl von Linné (1707-1778) in posthumous honor of George Joseph Kamel (1661-1706), a Jesuit missionary and pioneer botanist serving in the Philippines. Kamel, who was born in Brünn, Moravia, Latinized his name to Camellus, hence the name.
a.k.a: Kramer's Supreme Japanese Camellia

How to grow Kramer's Supreme Camellia:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly throughout the year and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Plant high, with trunk base well above soil line
. Protect against drying winter winds and heavy freezes
. Prune immediately after spring flowering
. Fertilize after bloom with an acid fertilizer and again in early July
. Maintain a thick, acidic mulch layer to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around camellia plants once they're established
. Grow Kramer's Supreme Camellias in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Kramer's Supreme Camellia is guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living gift plants that impress.

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