March 29, 2023
Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl'

Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl'

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Gaiety Girl’ is a slow-growing shrub. It is part of the Myrtaceae family of plants. Leptospermum scoparium is native to Australia and New Zealand. Leptospermum scoparium ‘Gaiety Girl’ is a cultivar. They also call it Manuka ‘Gaiety Girl’, Tea Tree ‘Gaiety Girl’or Manuka Myrtle ‘Gaiety Girl’. It is evergreen. Leptospermum scoparium ‘Gaiety Girl’ is a dwarf variety and grows to 5ft or 1.5m tall.

The leaves are needle-like and green. They are tinged in red. The flowers are semi-double. The flower color is deep pink. It is fragrant. Leptospermum scoparium ‘Gaiety Girl’ flowers in spring.

Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl'
Leptospermum scoparium ‘Gaiety Girl’

How to grow Leptospermum scoparium ‘Gaiety Girl’:

Grow Leptospermum scoparium ‘Gaiety Girl’ in the sun. Plant it in fertile and well-drained soil. Use sandy loam or clay loam soil. It does not require too much water when it is established. It is generally pest-free and disease-free. Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.

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