Overview
Impatiens Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) is a bushy, compact annual biennial in the genus Impatiens, part of the Balsaminaceae family, with fleshy, simple, toothed leaves foliage. Impatiens Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) 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 Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) is a cultivar of Impatiens, a genus of annual or evergreen perennial plants known for their fleshy stems and simple, serrated leaves. This cultivar forms a bushy, compact habit with fleshy, toothed foliage. It thrives in moist, humus-rich loam soil with neutral pH, ideally in full shade or a north-facing, sheltered aspect. Suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and offers interest during the summer and autumn seasons.
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 Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) 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 Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG)
- 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 Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG)?
Impatiens Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Impatiens Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) need?
Impatiens Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Impatiens Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) hardy in the UK?
Impatiens Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG) 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 Odyssey Delilah (Odyssey Series) (NG)?
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)