Topic: Wallflowers - collecting seeds

[Georgie]

My Wallflower seed heads seem to be taking forever to go completely dry and brown.  I could really do with using the container they are in so would it be okay to dry off the stems in the shed do you think? 

G x

[Eristic]

If you want reliable results you have to be patient and wait till nature says they are ready. Pods should be dry, straw coloured and open easily when touched.

[Georgie]

Thanks.  But what I really want to know is do they need to dry on the plant or can they be removed to dry off indoors?

G x

[Tee Gee]

When faced with such a situation I have pulled up the whole plant and stacked them somewhere cool and dry to finish off!

Then when dry as Eroistic described, I collect the seed.

I find this way better than just removing the pods!

Although ideally its best to let nature take its course!

[Georgie]

When faced with such a situation I have pulled up the whole plant and stacked them somewhere cool and dry to finish off!

Then when dry as Eroistic described, I collect the seed.

I find this way better than just removing the pods!

Although ideally its best to let nature take its course!

Thanks TG.  I think I've learned a lesson here.  Next year I won't grow my Tulips and Wallflowers in my prized containers!   ;D

G x