Desert Sunrise – J71
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Desert Sunrise – J71
Flower colors: yellow-orange, orange, pink, red. Flower size: 2.5-3.5 inches typical; sometimes reported 3-4 inches. Fragrance: Sweet; grape; night-blooming jasmine; occasional corn tortilla note. Growth habit: Compact to semi-compact; medium-short; thinner branches.
Description
Desert Sunrise is reported under the aliases J71, Jack 71, M71, Jack's Orange, and the misspelling Dessert Sunrise. It should not be treated as CS 2, and Orange Jack is reported as a different cultivar. Flowers are commonly described as 2.5-3.5 inches, with some reports of 3-4 inch blooms. Petals are rounded, thick, grainy, and yellow-orange with dark pink veining and dark pink bands along the outer petal edges. Heat can darken the blooms toward solid/deep orange, making it a chameleon cultivar. The plant is described as medium-short to compact or semi-compact, with thinner branches, shiny green foliage, and the ability to bloom on new tips. Inflorescences are reported as dense, large, and long-lasting, with Desert Sunrise often described as among the first and last cultivars to bloom. Fragrance reports include sweet scent, grape, night-blooming jasmine, and occasionally corn tortilla notes; scent may be stronger in the evening and at night when humidity is higher. Additional grower notes describe it as a slow rooter, early bloomer, cold-tolerant, recommended for fragrance, recommended for coastal growing, and able to set seed.

AKA / Name Notes
| Also known as | J71 | Jack 71 | M71 | Jack's Orange | Dessert Sunrise (sic) Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Original name | Desert Sunrise Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Parentage
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Traits and Characteristics
Flower
| Primary flower colors | yellow-orange, orange, pink, red Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Secondary flower color | dark pink veining and bands Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower center color | yellow-orange to orange with dark pink/red veining Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Edge color | dark pink bands on outer petal edges Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Reverse color | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Center / throat pattern | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower size | 2.5-3.5 inches typical; occasional reports to 4 inches Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Typical Flower Size Range | 2.5-3.5 inches Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower color pattern | grainy, veined, banded, heat-responsive chameleon coloring Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Color behavior / fading | Chameleon; heat can darken blooms from yellow-orange/orange-pink shading to deeper or more solid orange with red veining. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Season / temperature response | Color may intensify in heat and strong growing conditions. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Sun exposure response | Higher heat and light are reported to deepen orange tones and red veining. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom age response | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Fragrance
| Fragrance present | Yes Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Fragrance profile | Sweet; grape; night-blooming jasmine; occasional corn tortilla note Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance strength | Recommended for fragrance; reported stronger in evening humidity Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance family | Sweet / grape / jasmine Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance timing | Stronger in the evening and at night when humidity is higher Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance notes | Reported scent descriptions include sweet, grape, night-blooming jasmine, and corn tortilla. Scent may be stronger in the evening and at night when humidity is higher. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Tree
| Growth class | Compact to semi-compact Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Growth habit | Compact to semi-compact; medium-short; thinner branches Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Vigor | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Branching | Can bloom on new tips; thinner branches reported Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Canopy density | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Container suitability | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Landscape suitability | Recommended for coastal growing in grower notes; needs regional verification Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Tree size / habit notes | Medium short Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Bloom
| Blooming habit | Early bloomer; first and last to bloom; can bloom on new tips; long-lasting inflorescences Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Bloom frequency | Extended bloom period; first and last to bloom reported Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom season | Early bloomer; often described as first and last to bloom Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower production | Dense, long-lasting clusters; entire tree can make an impressive display when in bloom Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Keeping quality | Long-lasting inflorescences; thick petals Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fade tendency | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Rain tolerance | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Heat performance | Heat deepens bloom color toward deep/solid orange with red veining Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Seed / Reproduction
| Seed production | Sets seed Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Seed pod behavior | Sets seed Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Propagation
| Rooting difficulty | Slow rooter Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Petal Shape / Type
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| Petal shape | rounded petals Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Petal curl | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Petal Surface / Color Behavior
| Petal edge | dark pink banding along outer edges Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Petal spacing | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal texture | thick petals; grainy texture; strong veining Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Substance | Thick petals with good keeping quality Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Inflorescence
| Inflorescence size | Large, dense clusters reported Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Inflorescence width | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bud count | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flowers open at once | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom presentation | Huge dense clusters of grainy orange and pink flowers; long-lasting inflorescences Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Stalk color | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Leaves
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| Leaf width | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf color | green Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Vein prominence | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Midrib color | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petiole length | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Leaf surface | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf gloss | Shiny green foliage Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Variegation | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf notes | Shiny green foliage reported; detailed leaf traits still need review. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Photo & Color Notes
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Origin & History
| Originator | Jungle Jack Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| History / Story | Desert Sunrise is reported under the aliases J71, Jack 71, M71, Jack's Orange, and the misspelling Dessert Sunrise. It should not be treated as CS 2, and Orange Jack is reported as a different cultivar. Flowers are commonly described as 2.5-3.5 inches, with some reports of 3-4 inch blooms. Petals are rounded, thick, grainy, and yellow-orange with dark pink veining and dark pink bands along the outer petal edges. Heat can darken the blooms toward solid/deep orange, making it a chameleon cultivar. The plant is described as medium-short to compact or semi-compact, with thinner branches, shiny green foliage, and the ability to bloom on new tips. Inflorescences are reported as dense, large, and long-lasting, with Desert Sunrise often described as among the first and last cultivars to bloom. Fragrance reports include sweet scent, grape, night-blooming jasmine, and occasionally corn tortilla notes; scent may be stronger in the evening and at night when humidity is higher. Additional grower notes describe it as a slow rooter, early bloomer, cold-tolerant, recommended for fragrance, recommended for coastal growing, and able to set seed. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Known Seedlings
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Collections
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ID Reference
4 approved photos

Photo by: Needs credit review
Date: 2015-08-15

Photo by: Needs credit review
Date: 2015-08-18

Photo by: Needs credit review
Date: 2015-08-23

Photo by: Needs credit review
Date: 2016-04-22
