Buy the Kochia – Summer Cypress (Bassia scoparia) in Dubai & UAE — a soft, bushy annual foliage plant that forms a neat, rounded mound of fine green leaves which turn a striking reddish hue in cooler weather. Discover more in our outdoor plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Kochia in the UAE

Summer Cypress is grown for its tidy, cypress-like form and feathery texture, making a fresh green accent that resembles a miniature conifer. In the UAE's cooler months it can take on attractive red-bronze tones, and it works well as a seasonal border plant, low informal hedge, or container feature.

Key Benefits

• Neat, rounded, cypress-like form with fine, feathery foliage.
• Fresh green colour that can turn red-bronze in cooler weather.
• Great as a seasonal accent, low hedge, or container plant.
• Fast-growing and easy to establish.
• Adds soft texture and structure to borders.

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for compact, dense growth.
• Watering: Regular watering to keep foliage fresh; avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most garden soils.
• Feeding: Light feeding supports lush, dense foliage.
• Maintenance: Grown as a seasonal annual; replace each season for best appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kochia a conifer? No, despite its cypress-like look it is a soft, fast-growing annual rather than a true conifer.

Why does it turn red? In cooler weather the foliage can develop attractive red-bronze tones before the season ends.

Is it annual or perennial? It is grown as a seasonal annual, performing best during the cooler months.

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