Overview
Impatiens Athena Series (d) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Athena Series (d) grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include bedding plants, containers, hanging baskets and groundcover.
About
Impatiens Athena Series is a cultivar of the genus Impatiens, which includes annuals or evergreen perennials with fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar forms a bushy, compact habit with fleshy, toothed leaves. It thrives in full shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, and prefers moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil during summer and autumn. Propagation can be done by seed sowing or stem cuttings, and it is hardy to UK zone H3.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Impatiens
- Sunlight
- Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Impatiens Athena Series (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy, compact
- Foliage
- Fleshy, simple, toothed leaves
- Suggested uses
- Bedding plants, containers, hanging baskets, groundcover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Impatiens Athena Series (d)
- Propagation
- Seed sowing, stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to downy mildew, aphids, whiteflies
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildew-resistant varieties available
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Impatiens Athena Series (d)?
Impatiens Athena Series (d) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens Athena Series (d) need?
Impatiens Athena Series (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens Athena Series (d) hardy in the UK?
Impatiens Athena Series (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Impatiens Athena Series (d)?
Seed sowing, stem cuttings.
More in the Impatiens genus
- Impatiens 'Samba'
- Impatiens Antigua ('Kitigua')
- Impatiens Jose ('Kijos')
- Impatiens 'Balfusimglo'
- Impatiens 'Blues' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Celebrette Scarlet' (Celebrette Series) (NG)
- Impatiens 'Duepetorstar' (NG)
- Impatiens 'Fidimpmaxwhi' (NG)