Breynia disticha 'Roseopicta' (Snow Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Breynia |
| Species | disticha |
| Cultivar | 'Roseopicta' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.7) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20- 50 |
| Height | 1.5-2 m |
| Spread | 1-1.5 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Appears to be frosted or covered in snow. |
| Landscape | Works well for mass planting, or hedges/screening. Used for unique texture and colour. |
| Propagation | Use stem cuttings in the summer, plant in moist, sterile potting mix. Cover to contain humidity until rooting occurs. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in acidic, well drained soils. For full colour, plant in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The multi-stems are red and grow in a zigzag pattern. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves grow to 2 cm and are white, pink, green and burgundy. |
| Flower Description | The small, green flowers are apetalous; meaning they have no petals. |
Photographs
Breynia disticha 'Roseopicta', form. Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Breynia disticha 'Roseopicta', leaf. Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.