Acalypha – Copperleaf

Buy the Acalypha – Copperleaf (Acalypha wilkesiana) in Dubai & UAE — a vibrant foliage shrub grown for its richly coloured copper, bronze, and mottled-red leaves that add bold colour to gardens and hedges all year round. Discover more in our outdoor plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Acalypha Copperleaf in the UAE

Copperleaf is one of the most reliable colour shrubs for UAE landscapes, delivering year-round foliage interest without depending on flowers. It thrives in heat and humidity, makes a striking informal hedge or screen, and its coppery tones provide a warm contrast to green-leaved plants in villa gardens and commercial landscapes.

Key Benefits

• Bold, colourful foliage in copper, bronze, red, and mottled tones year-round.
• Excellent as an informal hedge, screen, or accent shrub.
• Thrives in the UAE heat and tolerates humidity well.
• Fast-growing and responds well to regular trimming.
• Low-maintenance colour without relying on seasonal flowers.

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun to light shade; best leaf colour develops in good light.
• Watering: Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist, especially in summer.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season for vivid colour.
• Pruning: Trim regularly to maintain a dense, bushy shape and fresh growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Copperleaf flower? It produces inconspicuous flowers, but it is grown almost entirely for its colourful foliage.

Can it be used as a hedge? Yes, it makes an excellent colourful informal hedge or screen with regular trimming.

Why are the leaf colours fading? Insufficient light is the usual cause; move to a brighter spot for richer colour.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.