I Want To Plant Flowers In My Yard. The Area Faces Northeast. Soil Is Decomposed Granite

Question

What and how do I plant
Want camellias, azaleas, lilacs, maybe ferns???? Also hot hot in summer
Is it possible

Answer 1

If your planting medium is only decomposed granite, you'll need to amend it. This article will tell you what you'll need to make it viable for planting:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htm

Here are links to articles about the plants you describe. The ferns need a shady area to thrive. The lilac must be specific to warm regions; don't worry there are plenty to choose from. The camellia and azalea need a shady to part shade location and they need acidic soil. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azaleas-noteworthy-shrubs-for-any-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-lilac-growing.htm

Here's an article about growing flowers in full sun, and one about growing bulb plants in hot areas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/bulbs-for-hot-climates.htm