100 Nodding Catchfly Seeds – Pink Heirloom Flower for Gardens, Hanging Baskets & Ground Cover

Nodding Catchfly (Silene pendula) is a charming heirloom annual prized for its delicate, nodding pink flowers that bloom in profusion through spring and early summer. This low-growing plant forms a tidy mound of soft green foliage, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and as a flowering ground cover. Its gentle, old-fashioned beauty adds a romantic touch to cottage gardens and mixed containers.

Easy to grow from seed, Nodding Catchfly is a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels. The plants naturalize readily in suitable conditions, returning year after year through self-seeding. The abundant blooms attract pollinators and provide weeks of color in the garden.

Plant Features

• Heirloom annual with soft pink, nodding flowers
• Low-growing, mounding habit ideal for ground cover
• Excellent for hanging baskets, borders, and rock gardens
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Self-seeds readily for a naturalized look

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Silene pendula
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average garden soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Low, mounding
• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Nodding Catchfly seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10–21 days at 65–70°F. Once seedlings have a few sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to the recommended spacing.

In the garden, choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, or allow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding. Nodding Catchfly is generally pest-free and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance addition to any garden.

What's Included

100 Nodding Catchfly seeds.