Brian, the shrubs that have worked best for me with those growing conditions are abelia, choisya 'Aztec Pearl', boxleaf honeysuckle, dwarf pieris, osmanthus and nandina. Some flower well; others are grown mostly for foliage effect.

I've struggled with these conditions as well, and I think it's getting worse with climate change. Experience has taught me to go with plants that are tolerant of the hot afternoon sun without scorching, and just accept and expect somewhat less than optimal flowers. IMHO way better than looking at scorched foliage.

I've had success with various types of Coreopsis and Campanula.

Pam, Interesting you note Nandina. There is one growing in this bed and the only plant I didn't dig out. This is along the back wall of the house and has the utility hook ups. The Nandina was planted to hide all of that. It has mostly don just that, but every few years it dies back to the ground and slowly (over a few years) returns to it's duties. :o)

Art, Good points on planting sun tolerant, I too hate looking at wilted leaves.

I am thinking some anemones would do well here. I do have a small cornus hedgerow gold that Ill try here as well. With that and the Nandina there isn't much room for other shrubs.

Thanks.