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Celosia Icecream Formula Mix Seeds produce large, bright flower spikes on heat-resistant annual plants for sunny displays.
View the South Africa-specific grow guide: Celosia Grow Guide for South Africa
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Annual
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Scientific Name: Celosia plumosa
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General Sowing Time: Spring/Summer
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: Surface sow; very light cover ≤3 mm
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Spacing: 30 cm
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Germination: 2–4 days at 21–22 °C under optimum breeder conditions; allow longer in home trays
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Height: 30cm
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Spread: 25
Why Grow This Variety
- Heat resistance supports colour through hot summer conditions.
- Large flower spikes provide long-lasting colour.
- Early flowering and strong branching suit varied planting schemes.
- Compact growth works in planters, borders or mass displays.
Garden Uses
Use Icecream Formula Mix in full-sun planters, borders or garden beds for a compact, colourful display.
Growing Notes
- Surface sow and use only a very light cover (no more than 3 mm); the fine seed needs warmth and light.
- Keep trays evenly moist but not waterlogged and provide bright light immediately after emergence.
- Transplant after frost risk has passed and use 30 cm spacing for the intended growing system.
- Avoid crowding so compact or foliage plants retain good airflow and shape.
- For cutting, harvest well-coloured stems before flowers become over-mature.
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