Breynia Nivosa "Pink Ice Cream Bush" 10Liter

Breynia nivosa ‘Pink Ice Cream Bush’

Botanical Name

Breynia nivosa

Common Names

• Pink Ice Cream Bush
• Snow Bush
• Hawaiian Snow Bush

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Product Description

Breynia nivosa ‘Pink Ice Cream Bush’ is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub grown for its softly variegated foliage in shades of green, creamy white, and delicate pink. The pink tones are most vibrant on new growth, giving the plant a fresh, pastel appearance throughout the warmer months. With its neat, bushy growth habit, it is ideal for feature planting, borders, hedging, and large containers. This fast-growing shrub is well suited to warm South African gardens and adds colour year-round without relying on flowers.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1.5–2 m
• Spread: ± 1–1.5 m
• Growth habit: Upright, bushy, well-branched

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best pink colouring develops in full sun or bright filtered light.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Prefers loamy soil enriched with compost; avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during establishment; fairly drought tolerant once established.
• Climate:
  • Best suited to warm, frost-free regions of South Africa
  • Performs well in coastal and inland gardens; protect from heavy frost
• Maintenance: Low
  • Light pruning encourages fresh, colourful new growth and maintains a compact shape

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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 mild climates
  • Leaf colour is most intense during warm weather
  • Suitable for container planting where frost protection is needed