Athena™ Orange Flash Impatiens

Athena™ Orange Flash is an F1 annual impatiens in Syngenta’s Athena™ series, selected for orange-toned flowers and a spreading habit. The breeder lists this named selection for full or part shade, with flowering from mid-spring through summer and a garden height of 10–12 inches and width of 14–16 inches. [Syngenta’s exact Orange Flash profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70091960) also identifies it as a semi-double, container-suited series selection. ## Garden Use Use Orange Flash in hanging baskets and patio containers, where its spreading growth can extend over the rim, or group it in a shaded border. North Carolina Extension notes that *Impatiens walleriana* is often used in planters, hanging baskets, shady borders, and beneath trees. ## Growing Conditions Choose full or partial shade. North Carolina Extension recommends moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil supplemented with organic material. Water more during hot, dry spells, while avoiding soggy soil; the species may wilt when dry and rot if overwatered. Syngenta lists the selection’s hardiness as zones 9a–11a; *I. walleriana* is cold-sensitive and often grown as an annual outside tropical climates. ## Maintenance Check container moisture regularly in warm weather. If stems become leggy late in summer, trim back the top third; North Carolina Extension notes that this can promote fresh blooms and improve appearance. See [North Carolina Extension’s species care guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/impatiens-walleriana/) for broader cultural guidance.