Breynia Nivosa "White Icecream Bush" 10Liter

Breynia nivosa ‘White Ice Cream Bush’

Botanical Name

Breynia nivosa

Common Names

• White Ice Cream Bush
• Snow Bush
• Hawaiian Snow Bush

Product Description

Breynia nivosa, commonly known as White Ice Cream Bush, is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its softly variegated foliage in shades of green, creamy white, and pale pink. The leaves create a light, airy appearance that brightens gardens year-round. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, feature planting, containers, and hedging. This plant is fast-growing, low-maintenance, and well-suited to warm South African climates, adding instant colour and texture to landscapes.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1.5–2 m
• Spread: ± 1–1.5 m
• Growth habit: Bushy, upright, and well-branched

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best leaf colour develops in full sun or bright filtered light.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Performs best in loamy soil enriched with organic matter.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
• Climate:
  • Ideal for warm, frost-free regions of South Africa
  • Performs well in coastal and inland gardens; protect from heavy frost
• Maintenance: Low
  • Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen in warm climates
  • Leaf colour is most vibrant during the warmer months
  • Suitable for containers, making it easy to protect in colder areas