I like my geums. I didn't take any pics this year, but after 3 years they have become nice large (?9-12 inch) mounds. They have even made some babies for me. I have an orange one and a red one. I like them because those shades of red and orange are hard to find in my spring garden otherwise, except in tulips. The colors seem like something that should be blooming in August, but yet they bloom in April-June. That being said, they aren't big show stoppers. The blooms were floppy the first few seasons. This year they aren't.
But because others like a plant, it doesn't mean you or I will. For instance, I think gaura is rather ho hum. And heucheras--well, they're okay. But I don't get what all the fuss is about. (ha ha---don't let spring color see that!)
I didn't take any pics of my geums this year. Should have. They are still blooming, so I might tomorrow. But here is one from last year. I believe this orange one made 4 perfectly spaced babies for me. It looks good at the base of a western red cedar (they will have to be moved next year or year after as the tree grows). Partial sun location.
