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. |