Plume Celosia 'Ice Cream Pink', Feather Celosia 'Ice Cream Pink', Feathered Amaranth 'Ice Cream Pink', Plume Cockscomb 'Ice Cream Pink', Plumed Celosia 'Ice Cream Pink', Celosia argentea var. plumosa 'Ice Cream Pink', Celosia plumosa 'Ice Cream Pink'
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) ‘Ice Cream Pink’ is a compact, bushy annual boasting a profusion of large, densely packed, soft pink plumes that remain colorful all season and do not fade. Blooming from late spring to fall, this dwarf Celosia variety is well-branched and has exceptional heat tolerance. This tropical plant is effective as a bedding plant or in containers. Like all Celosia plumosa, flowers can be cut for arrangements or dried as an everlasting bouquet.
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Amaranthaceae |
Genus | Celosia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height | 1' (30cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing | 10" (25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Amaranthaceae |
Genus | Celosia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height | 1' (30cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing | 10" (25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) ‘Ice Cream Pink’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Celosia argentea var. cristata (Plumosa Group) ‘Ice Cream Pink’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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