Ice Cream Orange Celosia

Ice Cream Orange is a compact Celosia plumosa from the Ice Cream series, selected for bright orange plumes on a short, upright plant. PanAmerican Seed lists it at about 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide and describes the series as early, well branched, and heat tolerant for sunny gardens and patio containers ([PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/014504984003789/celosia-ice-cream-orange/), [Ice Cream series growing information](https://www.balllandscape.com/products/plantinfo.aspx?phid=014504984003332)). ## Garden Use Place this annual where its saturated orange flower heads can brighten a container, edging, or the front of a seasonal bed. The narrow upright habit fits small spaces, while the warm color pairs easily with purple foliage, blue flowers, or pale ornamental grasses. Give it full sun and rich, well-drained soil; keep the root zone evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged. ## Maintenance Plant after frost danger has passed and water during dry periods. Remove spent plumes when a neat display is desired; the naturally compact, branched form does not need routine shaping.