Transplanting large, well established camellias.?

I've recently moved into a beautiful house, all of the previous owners were avid gardeners- dating back to 1939. So, I have many beautiful camellias, and a few dogwoods and gardenias that I would like move to another location in the yard. Is this possible? If so, when should I do it? What about dividing them? Thank you for any advice- I need as much as I can get!

Transplanting large, well established camellias.?
Best time is dormant season. Dig a norrow trench around camellia around the outer edge of main root ball area and flood with water for 2/3 days. Then dig out retaining as much soil as possible around root ball. Re plant in pre prepared hole. Flood area daily for 2/3 days


I have done this and had good success BUT be prepared for failure as it happens
Reply:DOn't move anything you are not prepared to risk losing. HAving said that though, ake a large rootball, do it when the plant is dormant, water it well for the first year after moving and you should be OK. If there is any wind, stake it well. Rocking in the wind is a real killer for plants. If you are desperate to keep something that has to move, establish some cuttings from it before you try to move it.
Reply:a matured landscape with plants like you've mentioned is not something you can 're-arrange' like you can a room in a house..... those plants are permanent and if you try to move them, you'll lose them... especially since you've little experience in gardening yet..... I've had a lot of garden experience and I wouldn't try it with any of the three you mentioned .......
Reply:Camellias prefer slightly acidic (Ph 6.0-6.5) and well drained but moist soil. If your garden soil doesn’t currently support the growth of camellias consider using an azalea potting mix in a large container and planting one of the more compact varieties mentioned below so you can still enjoy the graceful charm of the camellia without too much extra work. Camellia foliage will scald in full sun in hot summer weather so dappled shade is best. Camellias are well suited for part shade. As far as transplanting them it depends on what you want to use them for. people use them in different ways for different things.
Reply:yes.get as much of the root ball as possible.winter.do not divide