Less cold injury to plants and flowers will occur receiving some protection from full sun. Pine shade is considered ideal. Planting requirements Camellias can be planted any time of the year provided they are properly planted and mulched and checked weekly for water. The best time is during the dormant season fall to spring. Camellias like a loamy soil with plenty of humus or organic matter.
Camellias are shallow rooted plants.
They must be planted shallowly - no deeper than they grew in the nursery or in the buckets or container. Dig the planting hole no more than 1-2 inches deeper than the size of the root ball. If you have doubts about drainage which is a must for camellias set the plants slightly higher and pull soil up to them. Also, a 3 inch mulch of leaves, pine straw or similar materials will help retain soil moisture, prevent drying and uneven soil temperatures.