Gumbi Gumbi Native Apricot Seeds
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Approx seeds per gram: 50
Common name: Gumbi Gumbi Apricot
Scientific name: Pittosporum angustifolium
The Gumbi Gumbi Native Apricot is an Australian native shrub that brings both beauty and ecological benefits to your garden. Renowned for its attractive, narrow, glossy leaves, this resilient plant grows up to 8m tall
In spring, Gumbi Gumbi delights with clusters of fragrant white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its small, edible fruit resembles apricots and is valued for its traditional uses in Australian culture.
It looks great at the back of your garden or as a centre piece and can also be grown in large pots.
Key planting information
Suitable for beginners: Yes
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Planting depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 4-8m
Spacing: 5m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 20-30 days at 25°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Gumbi Gumbi Apricot
Scientific name: Pittosporum angustifolium
The Gumbi Gumbi Native Apricot is an Australian native shrub that brings both beauty and ecological benefits to your garden. Renowned for its attractive, narrow, glossy leaves, this resilient plant grows up to 8m tall
In spring, Gumbi Gumbi delights with clusters of fragrant white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its small, edible fruit resembles apricots and is valued for its traditional uses in Australian culture.
It looks great at the back of your garden or as a centre piece and can also be grown in large pots.
Key planting information
Suitable for beginners: Yes
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Planting depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 4-8m
Spacing: 5m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 20-30 days at 25°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
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- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
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How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
Gumbi Gumbi Native Apricot Seeds
Common name: Gumbi Gumbi Apricot
Scientific name: Pittosporum angustifolium
The Gumbi Gumbi Native Apricot is an Australian native shrub that brings both beauty and ecological benefits to your garden. Renowned for its attractive, narrow, glossy leaves, this resilient plant grows up to 8m tall
In spring, Gumbi Gumbi delights with clusters of fragrant white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its small, edible fruit resembles apricots and is valued for its traditional uses in Australian culture.
It looks great at the back of your garden or as a centre piece and can also be grown in large pots.
Key planting information
Suitable for beginners: Yes
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Planting depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 4-8m
Spacing: 5m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 20-30 days at 25°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Gumbi Gumbi Apricot
Scientific name: Pittosporum angustifolium
The Gumbi Gumbi Native Apricot is an Australian native shrub that brings both beauty and ecological benefits to your garden. Renowned for its attractive, narrow, glossy leaves, this resilient plant grows up to 8m tall
In spring, Gumbi Gumbi delights with clusters of fragrant white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its small, edible fruit resembles apricots and is valued for its traditional uses in Australian culture.
It looks great at the back of your garden or as a centre piece and can also be grown in large pots.
Key planting information
Suitable for beginners: Yes
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Planting depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Evergreen
Plant height: 4-8m
Spacing: 5m
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 20-30 days at 25°C
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
