Hello Gretchen,
It's good to see that you got a camellia in the 'April' series, as they are one of the most hardy of all Camellias. Normally zone 7 is the max cold hardy zone for Camellia japonica...but 'April Snow' streches into your 6b zone. Even so, I would give the plant some protection by having it planted close to your house. Placing your camellia in a location getting eastern exposure or morning sun is a good idea, as it can burn in the afternoon hot sun.
Make sure your planting in soild that is acidic in nature. If not, it will need to be adjusted to give your camellia a chance to be a peak performer in your garden.
Best! ~ Ian
