Overview
Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Leptospermum, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' is a cultivar of Leptospermum, a genus of aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky foliage. This particular cultivar has a bushy, columnar upright habit and retains its evergreen leaves throughout the year. It produces five-petaled flowers in late spring and summer, adding seasonal interest. Suitable for sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade, it thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is well suited to city gardens, coastal areas, and containers, offering low-maintenance appeal.
About the genus
Leptospermum is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the myrtle family Myrtaceae commonly known as tea trees, although this name is sometimes also used for some species of Melaleuca. Most species are endemic to Australia, with the greatest diversity in the south of the continent, but some are native to other parts of the world, including New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Leptospermums all have five conspicuous petals and five groups of stamens which alternate with the petals.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Leptospermum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d)
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d)?
Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) need?
Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) hardy in the UK?
Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Leptospermum scoparium 'Gaiety Girl' (d)?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
