Ice Cream Mixture Celosia

Ice Cream Mixture is a compact Celosia plumosa in the Ice Cream series, grown for upright flower plumes from late spring into summer. PanAmerican Seed lists the mixture at about 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide, with sun exposure and a heat-tolerant habit suited to patio pots and garden beds ([PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/014504984003332/celosia-ice-cream-mixture/), [Ball Landscape](https://www.balllandscape.com/products/plantinfo.aspx?phid=014504984003332)). ## Garden Use Use this short, columnar annual near the front of a sunny bed, in a small container, or as a bright seasonal accent. Its tightly held plumes bring color above compact foliage, and the mixed selection provides several strong hues rather than one uniform flower color. Keep the soil rich and well drained; water when the surface begins to dry so it stays moist without becoming wet. ## Maintenance Grow in warmth after frost danger has passed. Water during dry spells and remove faded plumes to keep the planting tidy; no special pruning is needed for its naturally compact shape.