Ice Cream Salmon Celosia

Ice Cream Salmon is a compact plume celosia with salmon-colored flower heads, offered as part of the Ice Cream series. The series is bred for short, branched plants in patio planters and garden beds; an exact-selection profile lists a 12-inch height and 10-inch spread. [PanAmerican Seed](https://catalog.panamseed.com/view/445948364/38/) · [Garden Center Marketing](https://www.gardencentermarketing.com/plantname/Celosia-plumosa-Ice-Cream-Salmon) ## Garden use and season Use this warm-season annual in sunny borders or containers for a concentrated plume accent. PanAmerican describes Ice Cream as an early, compact series with large flower heads, and the 2024 Plug Connection order form lists Ice Cream Salmon by name, confirming the color selection. ## Size and placement Plan for about 12 inches tall by 10 inches wide. The current 0.4 m height conflicts with the exact-selection profile’s 12-inch height and the breeder’s 12-inch series height, so height remains unresolved. The 0.3 m width reasonably rounds the listed 10-inch spread. A plant profile lists USDA zones 10–11; in cooler areas it is best treated as a seasonal annual. ## Growing notes Celosia responds best to warm-season placement and adequate light. Transplant on time and handle roots gently: PanAmerican notes that celosia has a taproot and is sensitive to root injury. [PanAmerican Seed culture sheet](https://www.panamseed.com/utility/CultureSheetPDF.aspx?pagename=spanishculture.aspx&txtphid=014504984&type=Ann) ## Maintenance Keep the medium moist during establishment without leaving containers waterlogged. Remove aging plumes as needed to maintain the display.