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Desert Sunrise JJ Plumeria
Desert Sunrise aka J71, Jack 71, M71, maybe CS 2, Orange Jack, Jack’s Orange, Dessert Sunrise (sic). JJ compact habit, and gorgeous shading and striation. Very grainy. Colors changed from the heat to a solid orange with red veining. Gets huge clusters of super grainy orange and pink flowers. Medium short. Can bloom on new tips. 3”. Rounded petals. Yellow-orange with dark pink veining and dark pink bands on the outer edges of each petal. Responds to intensity of heat by darkening in color to a deep orange. Compact grower. Recommended for fragrance. First and last to bloom. Long lasting inflos. Thick petals. Shiny green foliage. First and last to bloom. Long lasting inflos. Smells like Night blooming jasmine, stronger in the evening and at night when the humidity is higher. Slow rooter. Early bloomer. Thinner branches. Cold tolerant. Sets seed.
- Color: Orange – Pink
- Flower Size: 3″
- Blooming: Good bloomer
- Growth: Compact
- Scent: Sweet Jasmine
- AKA: J71, Jack 71, M71, maybe CS 2, Orange Jack, Jack’s Orange, Dessert Sunrise
- History: from Jungle Jack