This year geraniums & tropical vinca failed on the deck. I didn't think it could get that hot for long, but it did. Shade & water were not enough.
Perennials that did well: eucalyptus, rosemary, succulents, verbena, sedum, ajuga, bay, guava, fig, pomegranate, sages, conifers. Osteospermum survived to bloom again. Annuals: dipladenia, cleome, sun coleus, mini-petunias. Non-hardies: euphorbia, gardenia, setcreaseas, lantana, plumbago.
Purples & blues did better than pinks for once.