This rosebush was 6' tall when the Arctic Blast hit Central TX. It bent literally to the ground under the weight of 5" snow and 1" ice blanket on top for 3 days. Thought it might snap off from weight. Figured I'd lose it for sure. When all melted off, it stood back up. Half the thing did die and I cut off. All this is new growth from the ground crown and the bush that remained. It's already covered in buds about to open up! Just amazing.
My pot of balloon flowers has begun to do its thing:
