California Sunset

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California Sunset

Flower colors: Cream, Yellow, Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Purple. Flower size: 3 inches. Fragrance: Fragrant. Growth habit: Well-Branched. Parentage: Penang Peach | Seedling Of.

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Description

California Sunset is a plumeria cultivar originated by Jungle Jack and associated with Jungle Jack's Plumeria, with source location listed as Thailand. Parentage is listed as Penang Peach | Seedling Of. Available flower details describe multiple colors including cream, yellow, orange, peach, and pink with an orange center, an orange throat, pink edges, a pink reverse, and pattern notes of rainbow. Flower size is listed as 3 inches. Fragrance is described as fragrant. Growth and bloom notes describe well-branched growth and a good bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: elliptical.

California Sunset plumeria photo
Photo notePlease be aware that all computer monitors may show slight differences in color.

Traits and Characteristics

Flower28 listed / 2 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +25 moreNeeds: Bloom age response, Petal twist
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsCream, Yellow, Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Purple
Secondary flower colorPink
Flower center colorOrange
Flower throat colorOrange
Edge colorPink
Reverse colorPink
Flower Size
Flower center sizeMedium
Flower throat sizeMedium
Flower Size2-4 inches
Flower Size Varies3 inches | 2 1/2-3 1/2 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower color patternRainbow
Color behavior / fadingIntensifies In Heat
Season / temperature responseJungle Jack's trusted source and labeled approved photos show pale cream, yellow, and pink flowers in cool or shaded conditions, with deeper orange, salmon, red, and purple heat splash as temperatures rise.
Sun exposure responseA labeled Vista greenhouse photo with no direct sun is pale cream, yellow, and pink; stronger light photographs show deeper orange, salmon, red, and purple tones.
Bloom age response Information needed
Petal Form
Petal count5
Petal shapeElliptical
Petal widthWide
Petal tipSlightly Pointed
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflexModerate
Petal twist Information needed
Petal curlRecurved
Flower type / opening formVariable Form
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal textureStrong
Petal surfaceSmooth
Petal substanceThick
Bloom2 listed / 6 openListed: Blooming habit, Bloom frequencyNeeds: Bloom season, Flower production, Keeping quality +3 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitGood Bloomer
Bloom frequencyGood Bloomer
Bloom season Information needed
Bloom Performance
Flower production Information needed
Keeping quality Information needed
Fade tendency Information needed
Rain tolerance Information needed
Heat performance Information needed
Fragrance4 listed / 2 openListed: Fragrance present, Fragrance profile, Fragrance family +1 moreNeeds: Fragrance strength, Fragrance timing
Presence & Strength
Fragrance presentreported
Fragrance strength Information needed
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileFragrant
Fragrance familyFragrant
Fragrance timing Information needed
Fragrance notesFragrant | Sweet
Tree4 listed / 5 openListed: Growth class, Growth habit, Canopy density +1 moreNeeds: Growth rate, Vigor, Branching +2 more
Growth
Growth classCompact
Growth habitWell-Branched
Growth rate Information needed
Vigor Information needed
Form & Garden Use
Branching Information needed
Canopy densityDense
Container suitability Information needed
Landscape suitability Information needed
Tree size / habit notesWhole-tree photographs and Jungle Jack's trusted source show a compact, heavily branched, fast-growing tree that carries many large flower clusters.
Seed / Reproduction2 listed / 5 openListed: Seed production, Seed pod behaviorNeeds: Pod reliability, Pod color, Pod shape +2 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed productionYes
Seed pod behaviorYes
Pod reliability Information needed
Pod & Seed Details
Pod color Information needed
Pod shape Information needed
Seed viability Information needed
Germination rate Information needed
Propagation0 listed / 6 openNeeds: Rooting difficulty, Rooting speed, Cutting success +3 more
Cuttings & Rooting
Rooting difficulty Information needed
Rooting speed Information needed
Cutting success Information needed
Grafting & Best Method
Grafting difficulty Information needed
Graft compatibility Information needed
Best propagation method Information needed
Inflorescence6 listed / 5 openListed: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Bud color +3 moreNeeds: Inflorescence height, Inflorescence width, Stalk color +2 more
Size & Shape
Inflorescence sizeVery Large
Inflorescence shapeRounded
Inflorescence height Information needed
Inflorescence width Information needed
Buds & Bloom Display
Bud colorRed
Bud countVery High
Flowers open at onceHeavy Cluster
Bloom presentationOutward-Facing
Stalk Details
Stalk color Information needed
Stalk texture Information needed
Pubescence Information needed
Leaves13 listed / 5 openListed: Leaf shape, Leaf base, Leaf tip +10 moreNeeds: Leaf length, Leaf width, New leaf color +2 more
Leaf Shape & Size
Leaf shapeElliptic
Leaf baseTapered
Leaf tipAcuminate
Leaf sizeLarge
Leaf length Information needed
Leaf width Information needed
Leaf Color & Veins
Leaf colorDark Green
New leaf color Information needed
Vein prominenceStrong
Midrib colorPale Green
Petiole
Petiole length Information needed
Petiole color Information needed
Leaf Surface & Edge
Leaf marginSmooth
Leaf textureLeathery
Leaf surfaceSmooth
Leaf glossSemi-Gloss
VariegationNone
Leaf notesApproved photos show large dark- to medium-green elliptic leaves with tapered bases, acuminate tips, pale midribs, strong lateral veins, smooth margins, and semi-gloss surfaces. Trusted historical notes also report a pronounced hook at some leaf tips.

These traits update from the structured cultivar record. Use them as comparison clues, not proof of identity by themselves.

Name, Parentage & Relationships4 sections
Name & AKA
Also known asThai Orange (Maybe), Marmalade, Thaiorangemaybe, Som Karasin – 1 Gal $17, Som Karasin, JJ California Sunset
Original name Information needed
Name notes Information needed
Parentage
Parentage type Information needed
Seedling of / parentagePenang Peach | Seedling Of
Pod parentPenang Peach
Pollen parent Information needed
Parentage confidencereported
Origin & History
OriginatorJungle Jack
IntroducerJungle Jack
Country of originThailand
Region of origin Information needed
First known year Information needed
Year named Information needed
PSA registration / tracking number Information needed
PSA status Information needed
Registration authority Information needed
Registered by Information needed
Year registered Information needed
Year submitted Information needed
PSA historical record notes Information needed
History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">North West Pots | Plumeria.Directory appears community-contributed, so kept at medium confidence unless corroborated elsewhere. | ( IMPROPER NAME) Australia | California Sunset AKA Som Karasin – 1 gal $17 | California Sunset AKA Som Karasin<br /> <br /> Jungle Jack's source description: Vibrant sunset colors on thick petals, with huge clusters of 2-4" blooms with an excellent keeping quality. In the early spring the flowers start out yellow and as the summer heats up, the blooms turn shades of dark orange and red. Highly compact, heavy branching, fast growing and an incredibly long bloom season. Strong ripe peach fragrance from orange-tinted rainbow flowers in heavy clusters. This Penang Peach seedling is one of our best plumeria and is very easy to grow. Begins blooming early and continues throughout the growing season.</span> <div class="pdb-inline-tools"><details class="pdb-inline-suggest pdb-inline-login-gate"><summary>Suggest correction</summary><div class="pdb-inline-panel"><p>To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record.</p><p class="pdb-inline-action-row"><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/verifier-login/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/california-sunset/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/california-sunset/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
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California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Oklahoma, United States
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPink-redSecondary PetalCreamCenterYellowThroatOrange
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorCream Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Petal color patternStriations Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Thailand / Jungle Jack's Plumeria source
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalOrange-peachSecondary PetalPinkCenterOrangeThroatYellow
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorOrange Secondary flower colorPink Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalGolden yellowSecondary PetalPinkCenterOrange yellowThroatGoldPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorGold Secondary flower colorPink Center colorGold Throat colorGold Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Whole Plant / Tree
Colors visible in this photo
FoliageDark greenBranchGray brownTrunkPale gray brownFlowerPinkAccentYellow
Traits visible in this photo
Growth habitSpreading BranchingGood Canopy densityModerate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Vista, California, United States
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalCream whiteSecondary PetalPinkCenterYellowThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingPinkPetal EdgeWhite
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorCream Secondary flower colorPink Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorPink Petal edge colorWhite Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPeachSecondary PetalPinkCenterYellowThroatOrangeHalo / RingCreamPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorPink Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Whole Plant / Tree
Colors visible in this photo
FoliageMedium greenBranchGray greenTrunkDark gray brownFlowerPinkAccentSoft yellow
Traits visible in this photo
Growth habitSpreading BranchingExcellent Canopy densityModerate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterRedThroatRedHalo / RingWhite
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorRed Throat colorRed Halo or ring colorWhite Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterYellowThroatYellowHalo / RingPinkPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorCream Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorPink Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternStriations Throat sizeSmall Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterRedThroatRedAccentDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorRed Throat colorRed Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternSpeckles Throat sizeSmall Petal typeObovate
California Sunset plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

California Sunset – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalCream whiteSecondary PetalGolden yellowCenterCreamThroatGolden orangePetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorCream Throat colorGold Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Important limitationPhoto-derived observations are not proof of identity. Color and form can change with temperature, humidity, light, bloom age, season, camera settings, and display settings. Compare all traits with a known live cultivar from a knowledgeable source. See the photo guide.