Breynia Nivosa "White Icecream Bush" 10Liter

🌿 Breynia nivosa ‘White’ – White Ice Cream Bush

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

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📌 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.

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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 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

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🌦️ 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

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🌼 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

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🌿 Ideal Uses

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