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.

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AKA / Name Notes1 listed / 2 open
Also known asCalypso JJ, JJ Calypso
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Parentage0 listed / 5 open
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower9 listed / 4 open
Primary flower colorsPink, Yellow, White, Red
Secondary flower colorYellow
Flower center colorYellow
Edge colorPink
Reverse colorRed
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower Size4 inches or larger
Flower Size Varies3 1/2-4 1/2 inches
Flower color patternSpeckled
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Fragrance4 listed / 2 open
Fragrance presentYes
Fragrance profileFloral, Rose
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Fragrance familyFloral
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Fragrance notesJungle Jack's trusted source describes a floral fragrance with a rose-like character.
Tree5 listed / 4 open
Growth classCompact | Semi-Compact | Medium
Growth habitUpright
Growth rateModerate
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Canopy densityModerate
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Tree size / habit notesTrusted source records describe an upright, symmetrical semi-compact to medium tree with strong flower production.
Bloom2 listed / 6 open
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Bloom frequencyGood Bloomer
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Flower productionHeavy
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Seed / Reproduction0 listed / 7 open
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Propagation0 listed / 6 open
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Petal Shape / Type7 listed / 1 open
Petal count5
Petal shapeObovate
Petal widthWide
Petal tipRounded
Petal reflexModerate
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Petal curlRecurved
Flower typeVariable Form
Petal Surface / Color Behavior4 listed / 2 open
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
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Petal surfaceSmooth
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Inflorescence3 listed / 5 open
Inflorescence sizeLarge
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Flowers open at onceMany
Bloom presentationOutward-Facing
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Leaves7 listed / 11 open
Leaf shapeElliptic
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Leaf tipAcuminate
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Leaf colorDark Green
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Leaf marginSmooth
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Leaf surfaceSmooth
Leaf glossSemi-Gloss
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Leaf notesApproved source photos show broad, dark-green leaves with smooth margins and tapered tips.

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RegistrationNot listed
Approved public photos7
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Origin & History4 listed / 5 open
OriginatorJungle Jack
IntroducerJungle Jack
Country of originThailand
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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>

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Collections1 listed / 1 open
CollectionsJungle Jack
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