Plant seed any time from spring to September in a sunny, well-drained spot. Seed germinates in about 20 days. Take cuttings in the spring. Species and varieties of this group are useful for the border, rock garden, and for edging. They are also used as cut flowers.
Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Some hardy pinks are best grown as biennials since they winterkill in wet locations and have a tendency to rot at the soil line. Seed germinates in about 5 to 20 days. Species of this group grow from 12 to 48 inches high. They are easy to grow in the shade or sun, but they prefer the shade. They can be propagated from seed, stem cuttings, or root cuttings.