Athena™ Appleblossom

Athena™ Appleblossom is a named Impatiens walleriana selection with semi-double pink-to-rose flowers and a spreading habit. Syngenta lists this F1 selection at 10–12 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide, with flowers from mid-spring into summer. The breeder lists full shade to part shade and hardiness zones 9a–11a for this selection. ## Light and use Place this selection in full shade to part shade. Syngenta lists Athena™ Appleblossom for containers and hanging baskets; its spreading form and 14–16 inch width suit seasonal color in either setting. ## Soil and water North Carolina State Extension describes Impatiens walleriana as a shade-loving annual suited to moist, well-drained soil. Keep the root zone evenly moist and check it more often during hot, dry weather; the species profile cautions against sites where soil stays wet. ## Sources [Syngenta’s Athena™ Appleblossom 70106708 product profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70106708) identifies the selection and provides its color, habit, dimensions, light, flowering, use, and hardiness details. [North Carolina State Extension’s Impatiens walleriana profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-walleriana/) supports the species-level family, common names, and cultivation context. ## Maintenance Water as needed to keep soil evenly moist without leaving it saturated. Check containers regularly during warm or dry weather.