Is It Tough Enough?...

Hostas are really good in hot sun twoey. But here's a link that will give you a lot more choice. I hope you find something you can use. Let us know. http://flowergardens.suite101.com/article.cfm/easy_care_perennials_for_hot_sun

Are you sure it is the sun? Maybe it is the soil. I have a lot of plants in pots here since I dont have a yard. The problem with plants in pots is they lose water so fast. There are some potting soils which have water holding additives. Some times the direct sun for long periods of time will hurt these plants. Do you have a plant nursery there? There are some plants that do well in hot, dry conditions. Ask the nursery people or the county agents what might be good for where you are.

I think Cactus would be a good choice because they are used to the hot and dry weather. I have never seen any cacti with flowers on them. I have never owned any but I have seen them. Maybe you can use some tinted screening for your plants to keep the direct heat off of them and keep them from burning up.

I don't know what growing zone you are in, but some of the flowers that do well here in Florida are bougainvillas (not sure of that spelling). They like a full, pretty hot sun. I also get good results with camellias and gardenias. They seem to take the sun and the cold. If magnolia trees grow in your area, then gardenias would definitely work. You are also right about the cactus. There are several cactus varieties that produce flowers. One last suggestion: Check with your local agricultural department and ask about best native plants. Good luck.

Cacti would do very nicely in that location, but have you thought of buying some shade cloth and putting that up to prevent the sunburn that your plants have already suffered. They still get their light, but the intensity of the suns rays is reduced. Most cacti have pretty flowers, when they do flower. Ask your garden nursery to help you decide on what you are looking for, they know what is best.

Do you have a shade you can hang there for indirect sunlight? if so you could still have some sun but it won't be so harsh..i do this and have alot of my plants growing there..plus it gives me a privacy porch. I have Rose of Sharon,butterfly bush,spider plants,aloe vera,plumera and herbs. Hope this helps a little!

hi twoey... i am sorry that i am not really that good with plants... in fact, i barely know anything about plants... but i think cactus is a good and strong enough plant that can stand hot weather... or what you can do is bring the cactus to inside the house every afternoon and bring it out again when the sun is not so shiny anymore... that's the best suggestion i can think of... sorry if i can't help you much... take care and have a nice day...

I don't know where in the USA it is that you live, but if you have snow in the winter, it's best to plant the cactus in a pot and bring them in in the winter. I don't think they can survive freezing temperatures. I live along the 45 deg northern latitude, and I have cactus that I bring inside in the winter. They can survive around 10 degrees Celsius, but I don't know what's the lowest temperature they can withstand. I have two types of cactus. One of them is the Opuntia genus and it grows tall, having white flowers (not of particular beauty). The other kind is much smaller, and it has intense red beautiful flowers. They only have flowers for about 1 week in a year, and only 1-2 flowers, but they are very beautiful.

Catus woud be good and several get flowers on them in the spring time ya just have to look read or ask where ever you buy them also I just leave mine out but then I think my daughter in law who lives in Tenn brings hers in in the winter time another thing to ask the nursrey

i guess cactus will be great for that part of the house...some cactus really bear flowers just dont know what kind..not really sure of the name of it...ill try to research or even try looking or surfing in the net for sure you will find what kind of cactus bears flowers..or types of plants to be planted..

I have hens and chickens that are very hardy. I actually brought them from where I lived 13 years ago, and I don't do anything to them, I don't even water them though they do get some water when it rains on them, but other than that very hardy plant.

Cactus should work, but in the winter time, they will probably have to come in. Most green houses now have temperature control combined with automatic opening devices. That way, when the temps get too hot, the green house opens up and lets air out, when it cools off enough, it shuts back down. In lieu of that, you could have blinds put in and partially close them during the heat of the day if you're home most days. Or maybe move them into partial shade for the hotter parts of the day. Yes, lots of cactus have beautiful flowers, the desert is gorgeous during some parts of the year. Many people have Christmas Cactus that blooms near Christams. Prickly Pear has nice flowers. Those are the only two I really know anything about. Take care Susan

Cactus do have flowers, many kinds are available! http://cactiguide.com/ Here is a guide to cactus, I hope you find the right one for you!

why not minature roses. they are easy to grow and lovethe sun. they come in all sorts of pretty colors too. they' are more hardy than you think too.

Is the pots your putting them in big enough? They do need alot of root growth room and if they don't have that room they swivel up and die. Or it could be to hot and if you use plastic pots it could be cooking the roots because they are getting to much heat. I love putting plants on my porch but then so do the cats and they always are knocking them off. Have you thought that instead of using pots to use wooden flower boxes? That might help some as long as it is big enough to handle the root system. Also watering them to much can cause root rot which will also effect the plant. Did you fertilize them any? If so you may have used to much that can burn a plant up. But since it gets direct heat I would try moving them out of the direct sunlight after a few hours. Like at the hottest part of the day and then moving them back after the sun isn't so strong again..here where I live the sun is the strongest between 1-3 p.m. I hope and wish you the best of luck if you decide to try this again and hope something works out because there is nothing better then a ripe juicy tomatoe right off the vine. They are some flowering cactus but I don't recall the names my sister in law ha one and so does a neighbor.

Yes, I've opted for cactus like plants in pots before... but I wonder if you covered the soil with lots of mulch or grass clippings if that would keep the plants cool enough and slow the evaporation of the water.. or maybe a hose left dribbling into each pot for a bit each day..?? I would think you would have to bring cactus' in over the winter, as winter doesn't sound like anything they're compatible with, but I'm not really sure.. Either way, Good luck! Hope you find lots or=f ways and lots of blooms and all..

I have daisies and mini roses and mexican heather In my flower bed closest to the poarch they do real good I have found if ya water them in the late afternoon they will not burn as much

Could you put up bamboo shades on the side that gets the most sun? That may help.

We have the same situation, but we spent less than $20 USD and fixed it with a removable roll-up shade. If you care to see a photo, I have one on my blog: http://drann.typepad.com/the_empty_cabinets_of_my_/2008/05/a-new-roll-up-b.html Before, even hubby's beloved geranium plant got nuked, but now the geranium is blooming away. It gets some morning sun, but in the afternoon we pull the blind down as shown, and although there is still plenty of light, it is cooler and more subdued. The shade pays for itself by cutting down our air conditioning costs, as well.

I, personally, don't care much for cactus. But there are any number of plants that love full sun. Roses do well, also sunflowers, salvia, daisys, althea. Lots of color is possible in direct sunlight. Tomato plants burn up pretty quickly. I put althea and roses and mexican evening primrose in my backyard as it gets full direct afternoon sun. Between that and my crazy dog almost nothing survives that isn't hardy enough. Also daylillies do well there.