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Nodding Catchfly
Botanical Name: Silene pendula
Type: Hardy Annual

Nodding Catchfly is a charming wildflower known for its delicate, nodding pink blooms with fringed petals that dance in the breeze. This hardy annual adds a whimsical, natural touch to wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly borders. Easy to grow from seed, it attracts bees and butterflies, creating lively summer displays.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Annual
Height: 20–25cm
Spread: 15–25cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun to partial shade

Growing Information

Sow: March – May outdoors directly or indoors in early spring
Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C
Transplant/Thin: Thin seedlings to 20cm apart
Care: Low-maintenance; thrives in well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established

Why You’ll Love It

Graceful nodding pink flowers with fringed petals
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Perfect for naturalistic and cottage gardens
Easy to grow and drought tolerant

Top Tip

Sow directly where you want the plants to flower as they dislike transplanting.

Perfect For

Wildflower meadows & naturalising
Cottage gardens & informal borders
Pollinator-friendly planting
Drought-tolerant summer displays

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