A pH between 5.5 and 6.5 is recommended. Take a soil test before planting. Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant camellias. Space plants according to their mature size. Most cultivars will spread 6 to 8 feet in diameter.
Some cultivars are more upright.
Space plants about 6 feet apart when planting a hedge. Select a site that is well drained, or plant in raised beds or mounds. Camellias must have good soil aeration or they will die from drowning or root rot. It's best to prepare an entire bed instead of planting in individual holes. Individual holes should be two to three times as wide as the root ball.