What do camellias like

Camellias, as well as azaleas and rhododendrons, prefer a slightly acidic soil (soil with a pH of less than 7). If your soil is alkaline, apply some Yates Soil. Providing an early splash of colour when nothing else is in bloom, camellias are a justifiably popular late winter and early spring choice. What Camellias Want · Zone: Most camellia varieties are hardy in zones , but some, such as the Monrovia Ice Angels® series, are hardy to zone 6. · Soil.