I have some large hardy geraniums in my yard. At their best, they are about 2 feet tall and look beautiful. 

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DOFh2.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DOFh2.jpg)

However, after a storm, they flatten out and do not look nice:

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bSKYi.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bSKYi.jpg)

We get heavy storms frequently this time of year, so the flattening happens every year. The plants do not bounce back; once they are on the ground, they stay there.

Is there any way to prevent my geraniums from flattening in the event of a storm? And if not, are there any tricks for making them look appealing again?