Accent™ Red Star Impatiens

Accent Red Star is a compact, mounding annual impatiens selected for red flowers in shaded gardens. The Accent series listing gives a mature height and spread of about 10–12 inches, fitting the front of a bed or a mixed container. ## Garden Use Use it in shade or part shade at the front of borders, in seasonal bedding, or in mixed containers. Its 10–12-inch scale keeps it low in a planting while the mounded habit fills the surrounding space. Syngenta lists the exact selection as Accent Red Star, product 70019615 ([Accent Red Star](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70019615)). ## Growing Conditions Impatiens walleriana grows best in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. NC State Extension recommends partial shade and steady moisture; sunnier conditions call for more frequent watering ([Impatiens walleriana care](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-walleriana/)). Avoid standing water around the roots, especially in containers. ## Maintenance Check container mix and garden soil regularly in warm or dry weather; water when the upper layer begins to dry, then let excess drain away. Remove damaged foliage as needed. In cold-winter regions, treat the plant as a seasonal annual and replace it after frost rather than relying on it to return the following year.