Flowering plants for a tricky spot

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I have a garden bed that is against the eastern fence and has a polycarbonate-roofed pergola on the western side. So, it gets no morning sun, very filtered afternoon sun, and an absolute blast of heat and sunshine from overhead for a couple of hours in the middle of the day, as well as the eastern fence getting hot to the touch in summer.

I would have liked to put hydrangeas there, in terms of looks, but they wouldn’t cope with the heat. Any ideas for flowering plants of a similar style that would cope with these conditions? I would love something scented and prolific as it’s generally a dingy area. Thanks!

You could try a rose. I've got a thriving Blush Noisette in a similar spot.

Day Lillies? They do my head in as they are prolific and so hardy. They’ve taken over one of my beds. But I reckon they have their uses…

My hydrangea gets lots of heat and sun and its fine.

This. Ours are in full sun for most of the day and they are massive and very happy.

You could try a Hydrangea paniculata or arborescens as they seen to cope with heat more than the H. macrophyllas ( mopheads and lacecaps)

Thanks everyone, good ideas to consider! :)

I am going to try some daylilies, a crinum lily and a cream clivia - will see how I go :)

White Buddleja does well in hot sun.

Clivias are not hardy, being South African bulbs, only really suitable for a conservatory.

https://www.farmergracy.co.uk/blogs/planting-care/clivia-planting-instructions?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADSAE-X_CNIE6mDR6lMwr-roUU87p&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-e6-BhDmARIsAOxxlxVlw4am80rylNT95k2AdN4qZGr3-iDhjQbJcIv00YkMc8Jm43hMaxYaAgcGEALw_wcB

Oh sorry @NanTheWiser I didn’t mention I’m in the southern hemisphere and clivias grow happily outside here, though their leaves may burn in too much afternoon sun. I have split my existing clivia to provide one for this bed.

Aah! That puts a whole different perspective on it! Lucky you to be able to grow them outside!