Mary, so far, so good dealing with the bindweed. Its not all gone yet, but I did a decent job of staying on top of it last summer. It will be another couple of years of fighting it in the new bed, but I'm committed to the task now because I've added quite a few special new plants
I have a feeling Teasing Georgia may appear more yellow in cooler climates, but I imagine you would see similar coloring to what porkpal and I have seen.
Porkpal, how does Ducher perform for you?
Andi, I hadn't noted the buff looking reverse on Christopher Marlow until you mentioned it as a companion- it would indeed be gorgeous among the buff varieties!