Breynia Nivosa Roseopicta "Pink Ice Cream Bush" 10Liter

🌿 Breynia nivosa ‘Pink’ – Pink Ice Cream Bush

Botanical Name: Breynia nivosa ‘Roseopicta’
Common Names: Pink Ice Cream Bush, Snow Bush, Hawaiian Snow Bush, Variegated Breynia

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📌 Product Description

Breynia nivosa ‘Pink’, commonly known as the Pink Ice Cream Bush or Snow Bush, is a colourful evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant pink, cream, and green variegated foliage. The new growth emerges in bright pink tones, gradually blending with creamy white and green marbling, creating a striking tropical effect.

This decorative shrub is ideal for feature planting, hedging, containers, and tropical-style gardens. Its bold foliage provides year-round colour, making it a standout choice for coastal and subtropical South African gardens.

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📏 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

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (best pink colour 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 in spring and summer
• Maintenance:
  • Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage colourful new growth
  • Protect from strong winds
  • Mulch to conserve moisture

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring
• Seasonal Interest: Year-round colourful foliage
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Coastal and subtropical regions
• Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect in colder areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Striking pink and cream variegated foliage
• Adds tropical colour year-round
• Suitable for hedges or feature shrubs
• Ideal for containers and patios
• Low-maintenance once established

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Tropical-style gardens
✔ Feature shrub in mixed beds
✔ Colourful hedges
✔ Container and patio planting
✔ Coastal and frost-free gardens