Ice Cream Pink Celosia

Ice Cream Pink is a compact plume celosia for sunny seasonal color, with pink flower heads on a short, branched plant. PanAmerican Seed describes the Ice Cream series as an early, compact bedding and patio selection, while an exact-color profile lists this plant at 10–12 inches tall and wide. [PanAmerican Seed](https://catalog.panamseed.com/view/445948364/38/) · [Garden Center Marketing](https://www.gardencentermarketing.com/plantname/Celosia-plumosa-Ice-Cream-Pink) ## Garden use and season Use it at the front of annual borders or in patio containers, where its large plumes can be seen close up. PanAmerican lists the series for summer production and describes it for gardens and patio planters. The pink flower color is confirmed by the exact-selection profile. ## Size and placement Allow roughly 10–12 inches in height and spread. The current 0.4 m height is contradicted by the exact-selection 10–12 inch profile and the breeder’s 12-inch series height, so height is left unresolved rather than converted to a guessed point. The existing 0.3 m width is consistent with the documented range after metric rounding. The profile lists USDA zones 9–11; outside warm climates, treat it as a seasonal annual. ## Growing notes Give the plant a sunny position and avoid crowding its compact branching habit. Celosia is a warm-season crop; transplant young plants promptly because the breeder notes that celosia roots are sensitive to damage. [PanAmerican Seed culture sheet](https://www.panamseed.com/utility/CultureSheetPDF.aspx?pagename=spanishculture.aspx&txtphid=014504984&type=Ann) ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist while plants establish and use freely draining container mix. Remove spent plumes for a tidy display.