What is going to happen to these plants? Hopefully, most will adjust. Some will not. It sometimes seems that the chances they won't are directly related to how important they are to you. Some have suffered sunburn of varying degrees and the tenderer ones may go prematurely dormant in order to survive. Some may actually die. The problem has two parts: How will I get these plants through the summer? and What long term changes will have to be made? Here's how to deal with the problem over the short term this summer. Next time I will have some suggestions for rethinking the garden and making lemonade of the lemon you've just been handed.
Most plants are adaptable enough to be moved now, if you must, but you don't have to do that job until later, when there is more time and a plan for what you want to do. The plants that truly cannot survive in full sun will have to be offered temporary shelter until that time. Anything handy will do. Over the years whenever I have needed shade for a short time I have used everything from picnic awnings and tent flys to lawn chairs and patio tables. Take a tip from the impatiens. If their exposure to direct sun is short, they generally wilt, but revive when the sun is gone. Place the protection on the west side as morning sun is always less stressful for plants than midday or afternoon sun. The dappled light that passes through an expanded metal patio table can be more than 50% less than full sun.
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