Kramers Supreme Camellia Shrub

Months of Vibrant Blooms Begin in January The Kramer's Supreme Camellia boasts huge 5-inch blooms that last for an amazing 3 months! You will be astonished at the number of brilliant red blooms that will coat your camellia from January through March. This plant adds tons of color to any landscape, especially since it begins to bloom in the winter... when other plants are dormant. It is not typical for Camellia blooms to have such a sweet fragrance... but this camellia happens to be one of the few varieties to offer such a delightful scent. Be sure to plant around patios, pools and entryways- anywhere people can enjoy its sweet fragrance! Once established, your Kramer's Supreme is exceptionally easy to maintain. Plant it in rows for an 8 foot flowering hedge. You'll get dense evergreen privacy with a sweet scent that fills up your whole yard! Kramer's Supreme Camellia can be trained to make a fantastic topiary, and you can use this flowering shrub to create impressive planters that highlight the entryway of your home. If left alone, it has a beautiful woodland appeal that is super pretty as well. The possibilities are endless! You will enjoy attractive cut flowers straight from your garden every winter. The leaves are very long-lasting, and are also excellent in flower arrangements or for making wreaths! Beginners will delight at how simple it is to care for Camellias. They are so easy to work with, but still explode with blooms every year! Planting and Care 1. Planting: Plant in an area with partial sun (4 to 6 hours of sun daily) area that has well-drained soil. You can amend the soil with peat moss, compost or humus to feed the Camellia’s root system, though it will adapt to a number of soil types. Dig your hole about 2 inches shorter than the depth of the root ball and 2 feet wider than the width. Place your Camellia, backfill your hole until the root system is completely covered and mound the soil over the top. Water thoroughly to settle the roots. Adding mulch around your Camellia will help the soil retain moisture, regulate temperature and prevent weeds from growing. Your Camellia can also be container-planted – simply select a pot that’s twice the size of your plant’s shipped container and ensure it has drainage holes. Use an organic soil mix, place your plant and water until you see it flowing from the drainage holes. 2. Watering: Feel the soil under the layer of mulch every few days. If the soil is dry, water and allow the water to soak into the soil as you pour. In cooler, moist weather, you may not need to water for weeks. During the blooming season, you can increase the watering to encourage fuller blossoms. For container-planted Camellias, check the soil about 2 or 3 inches down. Then, water until you see water draining from the bottom of the pot. 3. Fertilizing: Fertilize your Camellia in the spring, using a soluble fertilizer for acid-loving plants once or twice a month in spring and mid-summer. 4. Pruning: After your blooming season has ended, remove any dead or weak wood (a gray tinge to the bark is an easy way to identify dead branches). Shorten lower limbs to encourage more upright growth. Camellias also like to "breathe." Plant your Spring's Promise Camellia far enough away from the walls of your house and other plants so the air freely circulates around it.