Name: Breynia Nivosa "White Icecream Bush" 10Liter
SKU: LET157
Price: 119.0 ZAR
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Breynia Nivosa "White Icecream Bush" 10Liter

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🌿 Breynia nivosa ‘White’ – White Ice Cream Bush

Botanical Name: Breynia nivosa
Common Names: White Ice Cream Bush, Snow Bush, Hawaiian Snow Bush, White Breynia

📌 Product Description

Breynia nivosa, commonly known as the White Ice Cream Bush or Snow Bush, is an eye-catching evergreen shrub valued for its cream-white and green marbled foliage. The leaves appear dusted with white, giving the plant a bright, frosted appearance that stands out beautifully in garden beds and containers.

This colourful shrub adds year-round contrast and is ideal for tropical-style gardens, hedging, borders, and patio containers. Its compact, bushy growth and vibrant foliage make it a popular choice in coastal and subtropical South African gardens.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 1.5 – 2.5 m

Spread: 1 – 2 m

Growth Habit: Upright, bushy evergreen shrub

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best variegation in bright light)

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost

Water:

Regular watering during establishment

Keep soil moderately moist but not waterlogged

Feeding: Balanced fertiliser during spring and summer

Maintenance:

Prune lightly to maintain compact shape

Encourage new growth for best foliage colour

Protect from strong winds

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring

Seasonal Interest: Year-round variegated foliage

Growing Season: Spring and summer

Climate Suitability: Coastal and subtropical regions

Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect in colder areas

🌼 Additional Benefits

Bright cream-white and green foliage

Excellent contrast plant in mixed borders

Ideal for hedges and feature planting

Suitable for containers and patios

Adds tropical flair to landscapes

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature shrub in tropical gardens
✔ Colourful hedges
✔ Mixed shrub borders
✔ Patio and container planting
✔ Coastal and frost-free landscapes

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