Bunny,

Here is a website about planting pinks:

http://www.gardenpursuits.com/perenn...pinks2000.html

Also, I learned that they are winter hardy to Zone 3. And, there are
approximately 900 seeds per gram...so, they must be pretty small. I would
put the seeds on a porch to dry for a few weeks and then try planting
some...save some and put them in the freezer for a week...just in case the
others don't produce.

Regards,

"Bunny McElwee" wrote in message
...
I planted quite a few Dianthus in two window boxes and they all
flowered
(and still are) profusely. However, now some of the flowers that are spent
are getting a green "bulb" where the flower used to be in them. I
understand
this is where the seeds come from. After looking around on the web, I am
still unsure of how and when to collect the seeds to start more flowers
with. I open up the ones that have turned brown and they are all empty. I
have opened up several of the larger green ones and they are full of brown
seeds, but they seem to be soft, not dried up. Am I missing something? I
would like to collect the seeds if I can, as they flowered beautifully. I
don't know the exact type of Dianthus that they are although after looking
at how to collect the seeds, I am under the assumption that they are the
ones called "Pinks". So, can anyone tell me when and how to collect the
seeds from these plants? And do I need to do anything to them after I have
collected them (dry them out, freeze them, etc.)? Thanks in advance!




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