Piptanthus nepalense from seed?

My book says to collect the seed in late summer or autumn, extracing it from the ripe seed pods. Store in a cool place and sow under glass in spring. Prick out seedlings into individual pots and grow on under glass for autumn planting.

I bought some small seedlings last spring to grow on for sale later in the year and, after hardening them off in June, grow them outside in their pots in a sheltered position. The only thing I found is to keep the soil evenly moist; if it becomes waterlogged or too dry, the bottom leaves turn yellow and drop off. Apart from that, they seemd quite amenable to the summer weather.

Another one I had to look up not knowing Piptanthus. If you have lots of seed, Owdboggy, then why not try several methods of sowing. Some now outdoors, and some in spring. Coming from Nepal I would not think that warm treatements would be required.

Actually bulbaholic, this is not as hardy as you might think

Plenty of seed for sure.
Last Winters weather did a lot of damage.