Calypso

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Calypso

Flower colors: Pink, Yellow, White, Red. Fragrance: Floral, Rose. Growth habit: Upright.

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Description

Calypso is a plumeria cultivar originated by Jungle Jack and associated with Jungle Jack's Plumeria, with source location listed as Thailand. Available flower details describe pink, yellow, white, and red flowers with a yellow center, a yellow throat, pink edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of speckled. Flower size is listed as 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as floral and rose. Growth and bloom notes describe upright growth, moderate vigor, and a good bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: obovate.

Calypso plumeria photo
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower23 listed / 7 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +20 moreNeeds: Color behavior / fading, Season / temperature response, Sun exposure response +4 more
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsPink, Yellow, White, Red
Secondary flower colorYellow
Flower center colorYellow
Flower throat colorYellow
Edge colorPink
Reverse colorRed
Flower Size
Flower center sizeMedium
Flower throat sizeMedium
Flower Size4 inches or larger
Flower Size Varies3 1/2-4 1/2 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower color patternSpeckled
Color behavior / fading Information needed
Season / temperature response Information needed
Sun exposure response Information needed
Bloom age response Information needed
Petal Form
Petal count5
Petal shapeObovate
Petal widthWide
Petal tipRounded
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 texture Information needed
Petal surfaceSmooth
Petal substance Information needed
Bloom2 listed / 6 openListed: Bloom frequency, Flower productionNeeds: Blooming habit, Bloom season, Keeping quality +3 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habit Information needed
Bloom frequencyGood Bloomer
Bloom season Information needed
Bloom Performance
Flower productionHeavy
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 presentYes
Fragrance strength Information needed
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileFloral, Rose
Fragrance familyFloral
Fragrance timing Information needed
Fragrance notesJungle Jack's trusted source describes a floral fragrance with a rose-like character.
Tree5 listed / 4 openListed: Growth class, Growth habit, Growth rate +2 moreNeeds: Vigor, Branching, Container suitability +1 more
Growth
Growth classCompact | Semi-Compact | Medium
Growth habitUpright
Growth rateModerate
Vigor Information needed
Form & Garden Use
Branching Information needed
Canopy densityModerate
Container suitability Information needed
Landscape suitability Information needed
Tree size / habit notesTrusted source records describe an upright, symmetrical semi-compact to medium tree with strong flower production.
Seed / Reproduction0 listed / 7 openNeeds: Seed production, Seed pod behavior, Pod reliability +4 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed production Information needed
Seed pod behavior Information needed
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
Inflorescence5 listed / 6 openListed: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Bud color +2 moreNeeds: Inflorescence height, Inflorescence width, Bud count +3 more
Size & Shape
Inflorescence sizeLarge
Inflorescence shapeRounded
Inflorescence height Information needed
Inflorescence width Information needed
Buds & Bloom Display
Bud colorRed
Bud count Information needed
Flowers open at onceMany
Bloom presentationOutward-Facing
Stalk Details
Stalk color Information needed
Stalk texture Information needed
Pubescence Information needed
Leaves7 listed / 11 openListed: Leaf shape, Leaf tip, Leaf color +4 moreNeeds: Leaf base, Leaf size, Leaf length +8 more
Leaf Shape & Size
Leaf shapeElliptic
Leaf base Information needed
Leaf tipAcuminate
Leaf size Information needed
Leaf length Information needed
Leaf width Information needed
Leaf Color & Veins
Leaf colorDark Green
New leaf color Information needed
Vein prominence Information needed
Midrib color Information needed
Petiole
Petiole length Information needed
Petiole color Information needed
Leaf Surface & Edge
Leaf marginSmooth
Leaf texture Information needed
Leaf surfaceSmooth
Leaf glossSemi-Gloss
Variegation Information needed
Leaf notesApproved source photos show broad, dark-green leaves with smooth margins and tapered 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 asCalypso JJ, JJ Calypso
Original name Information needed
Name notes Information needed
Parentage
Parentage type Information needed
Seedling of / parentage Information needed
Pod parent Information needed
Pollen parent Information needed
Parentage confidence Information needed
Origin & History
OriginatorJungle Jack
IntroducerJungle Jack
Country of originThailand
Region of origin Information needed
First known year Information needed
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PSA registration / tracking number Information needed
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Registration authority Information needed
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Year registered Information needed
Year submitted Information needed
PSA historical record notes Information needed
History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Jungle Jack's source description: Dazzling hot pink and yellow colors on these 3-4" blooms, accented with vibrant speckles. Semi compact to medium grower with an upright, symmetrical growth habit and great flower production. Floral, somewhat like a rose, fragrance. This plumeria will have you doing dance steps in your garden. One of the most stunning flower arrays in our entire collection.</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/calypso/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/calypso/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
Known Seedlings
Known seedlings
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Collections1 listed / 1 openListed: CollectionsNeeds: Collection notes
CollectionsJungle Jack
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Approved public photos7
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Calypso plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Calypso – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Thailand / Jungle Jack's Plumeria source
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalOrangeCenterOrangeThroatYellowHalo / RingOrangePetal EdgeRed
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorOrange Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Calypso plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Calypso – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Thailand / Jungle Jack's Plumeria source
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalYellowCenterGolden yellowThroatYellowPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorGold Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Calypso plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Calypso – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPink-magentaSecondary PetalWhiteCenterYellowThroatGolden yellowPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Calypso plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Calypso – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalDeep pinkSecondary PetalCream whiteCenterGolden yellowThroatYellowPetal EdgeMagenta pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorCream Center colorGold Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Calypso plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Calypso – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterYellowThroatYellowPetal EdgeRed
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Calypso plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Calypso – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalYellowCenterOrange-yellowThroatYellowHalo / RingPale yellowPetal EdgeMagenta pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Calypso plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Calypso – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterYellowThroatOrangePetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorCream Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorYellow 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.