Desert Sunrise – J71

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Desert Sunrise – J71

Flower colors: White, Yellow, 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: Well-Branched.

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Description

Desert Sunrise – J71 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 white, yellow, orange, pink, and red flowers with an orange center, an orange throat, red edges, a pink reverse, and pattern notes of veined. Flower size is listed as 2.5 to 3.5 inches typical. Fragrance is described as sweet, grape, night-blooming jasmine, and occasional corn tortilla note, with recommended for fragrance; reported stronger in evening humidity intensity. Growth and bloom notes describe well-branched growth and an early bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: round.

Desert Sunrise – J71 plumeria photo
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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 colorsWhite, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Secondary flower colorPink
Flower center colorOrange
Flower throat colorOrange
Edge colorRed
Reverse colorPink
Flower Size
Flower center sizeMedium
Flower throat sizeMedium
Flower Size3-4 inches
Flower Size Varies2.5-3.5 inches typical; occasional reports to 4 inches | 2 1/2-3 1/2 inches | 3 1/2-4 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower color patternVeined
Color behavior / fadingIntensifies In Heat
Season / temperature responseApproved photos show Desert Sunrise ranging from pale yellow, white, and pink through deep orange-red flowers. Jungle Jack's trusted source describes highly variable coloration with dark pink veining and outer bands; warmer, stronger conditions are reported to deepen the orange and red tones.
Sun exposure responseHigher heat and light are reported to deepen orange tones and red veining.
Bloom age response Information needed
Petal Form
Petal count5
Petal shapeRound
Petal widthWide
Petal tipRounded
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflexModerate
Petal twist Information needed
Petal curlRecurved
Flower type / opening formOverlapping Form
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingOverlapping
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal textureStrong
Petal surfaceGrainy
Petal substanceThick
Bloom6 listed / 2 openListed: Blooming habit, Bloom frequency, Bloom season +3 moreNeeds: Fade tendency, Rain tolerance
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitEarly Bloomer; first and last to bloom; can bloom on new tips; long-lasting inflorescences
Bloom frequencyExtended bloom period; first and last to bloom reported
Bloom seasonEarly bloomer; often described as first and last to bloom
Bloom Performance
Flower productionDense, long-lasting clusters; entire tree can make an impressive display when in bloom
Keeping qualityLong-lasting inflorescences; thick petals
Fade tendency Information needed
Rain tolerance Information needed
Heat performanceHeat deepens bloom color toward deep/solid orange with red veining
Fragrance6 listed / 0 openListed: Fragrance present, Fragrance strength, Fragrance profile +3 more
Presence & Strength
Fragrance presentYes
Fragrance strengthRecommended for fragrance; reported stronger in evening humidity
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileSweet; grape; night-blooming jasmine; occasional corn tortilla note
Fragrance familySweet / grape / jasmine
Fragrance timingStronger in the evening and at night when humidity is higher
Fragrance notesReported 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.
Tree6 listed / 3 openListed: Growth class, Growth habit, Branching +3 moreNeeds: Growth rate, Vigor, Container suitability
Growth
Growth classCompact
Growth habitWell-Branched
Growth rate Information needed
Vigor Information needed
Form & Garden Use
BranchingCan bloom on new tips; thinner branches reported
Canopy densityModerate
Container suitability Information needed
Landscape suitabilityRecommended for coastal growing in grower notes; needs regional verification
Tree size / habit notesWhole-tree photographs show a mature, well-branched canopy with many flowering tips. Jungle Jack's trusted source describes a semi-compact tree with shiny green foliage.
Seed / Reproduction2 listed / 5 openListed: Seed production, Seed pod behaviorNeeds: Pod reliability, Pod color, Pod shape +2 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed productionSets seed
Seed pod behaviorSets seed
Pod reliability Information needed
Pod & Seed Details
Pod color Information needed
Pod shape Information needed
Seed viability Information needed
Germination rate Information needed
Propagation1 listed / 5 openListed: Rooting difficultyNeeds: Rooting speed, Cutting success, Grafting difficulty +2 more
Cuttings & Rooting
Rooting difficultySlow rooter
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 glossGlossy
VariegationNone
Leaf notesApproved photographs show large, glossy dark-green elliptic leaves with tapered bases, acuminate tips, pale prominent midribs, strong lateral veins, and smooth margins.

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 asJ71, Jack 71, M71, Jack's Orange, Dessert Sunrise (sic), Desert Sunrise JJ, JJ Desert Sunrise
Original nameDesert Sunrise
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
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">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.<br /> <br /> Jungle Jack's source description: Dense, long lasting clusters of blazing, yet delicately colored 3-4" flowers. Thick, yellow-orange blooms with dark pink veining and dark pink outer edges. Highly variable coloration with gorgeous veins. Sweet grape scent. First and last to bloom. Creates an amazing display when the entire tree blooms. Shiny green foliage on a semi-compact tree. This stunning plumeria belongs in every 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/desert-sunrise-j71/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/desert-sunrise-j71/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
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Desert Sunrise - J71 plumeria photo

Desert Sunrise – J71 plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-08-15 South Florida / Homestead area
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPeachCenterGoldThroatGoldHalo / RingCreamPetal EdgeRed
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPeach Center colorGold Throat colorGold Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternVeins Throat sizeMedium Petal typeBroad
Desert Sunrise - J71 plumeria photo

Desert Sunrise – J71 plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-08-18 South Florida / Homestead area
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPeachCenterRed-orangeThroatOrange-yellowHalo / RingPeachPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPeach Center colorRed Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Desert Sunrise - J71 plumeria photo

Desert Sunrise – J71 plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-08-23 South Florida / Homestead area
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalDeep red-pinkSecondary PetalOrangeCenterGolden orangeThroatOrange-yellowHalo / RingPeach orangePetal EdgePink-red
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorRed Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorOrange Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Desert Sunrise - J71 plumeria photo

Desert Sunrise – J71 plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2016-04-22 South Florida / Homestead area
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCoral orangeCenterOrangeThroatYellowHalo / RingCoralPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorOrange Throat 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.