I had 21 new semps to plant, still some that were in pots or trays that also needed to go into the new bed. All done, no more waiting for a permanent home.
I also planted some species Penstemon and tiny species Aquilegia. Oh and some delosperma. It is going to be one colorful bed next year.
No license thank you. I just want to plant them and enjoy them.
Sounds like you did the right thing by moving them to some shade, with the temps that high and the air so dry. Are you misting them like twit recommends? The Jovi (Rollers) are usually amongst the toughest. Once you get past all that horribly hot/dry weather they will all start growing nice roots and look happy. Next year won't be so difficult.
I have little wild rabbits here, squirrels, deer, mice, voles and other such critters. So far I have never had trouble with them eating the plants. But our weather is pretty mild during winter and there is plenty of other things for them to eat.
I do have trouble with the squirrel and blue jays disturbing the smaller/younger plants so they can plant nuts and such.
The bird netting took care of that problem.
