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'Green Ice' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 65-389
most recent 26 JUN 12 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 26 JUN 12 by W.R. White
Green Ice has pointed buds that open to double, white flowers that change to a very long lasting light green. Very abundant bloom on a strong plant, easy to grow in a hanging basket or as a ground cover rose.
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Discussion id : 21-911
most recent 8 OCT 07 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 8 OCT 07 by CarolynB
This is the only rose I've ever had that needed to be staked to keep the canes from flopping over (although I only have about 20 roses, which I know is few compared to some of you). Other than that, it grew very well for me when I had it in a pot with regular commercial potting soil. The foliage was always healthy and pretty, and it had big clusters of small offwhite flowers tinged with pink, sometimes green. Unfortunately, when I repotted it in a bigger pot, using experimental homemade potting soil (because I have an allergy to commercial potting soil), I found that it apparently doesn't like the less-well-draining homemade soil, and the result is that it gets mildew all the time, which it never did before. So, this one apparently needs very well-draining soil, even more than most roses do. I'm surprised to see, on the Rose tab for this one, a height of 8", because mine gets 18-24" tall (in zone 9).
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 8 OCT 07 by RoseBlush
Carolyn..........'Green Ice' has a 'weeping' type of growth. It's incredible in a hanging basket or in a container lifted up and put into a plant stand.

As for your allergy... maybe wearing gloves and long sleeves when you are working with potting soil will give you the flexiblity to go ahead and used prepared potting soil mixes. By avoiding skin contact with the soil, you probably won't have to worry about your allergy and can just enjoy working with your roses.Smiles,Lyn
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 8 OCT 07 by CarolynB
That's good to know. When I get it in better soil again, I'll try it on a stand. Thanks!
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Discussion id : 13-557
most recent 5 AUG 06 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 3 AUG 06 by Anna Kucsma
This variety has fluffy white flowers that don't really look all that green (at least in my area). But watch out for its thorns, which are plentifull and needle-like -- and will gladly embed themselves in your fingers if you aren't careful.
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 5 AUG 06 by RoseBlush

'Green Ice' covers itself with blooms.  If you lift the blooms from the top layer, you will see plenty of green blooms and will see how it got its name.  This rose does particularly well in the shade where the green shows more vividly.


Smiles,


Lyn, helpmefind.com

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Reply #2 of 2 posted 5 AUG 06 by Anna Kucsma
The put-it-in-the-shade thing could explain it. I have it in VERY full sun that I describe as a three-way switch (as on a lamp): full sun, rain, and night.
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Discussion id : 11-477
most recent 7 MAR 06 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 7 MAR 06 by ParisRoseLady
This rose seems sturdy and carefree. Grows and blooms without a fuss. I have it in a less sunny area and it it doing very well. It does have that unusual green undertone, if you look closely. Claire, St Louis, Missouri, Zone 5/6
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