Dragon Tears

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Dragon Tears

Flower colors: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink. Fragrance: Floral. Growth habit: Medium.

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Description

Dragon Tears 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, red, and pink flowers with a yellow center, a yellow throat, red edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of striped. Flower size is listed as 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as floral, with strong intensity. Growth and bloom notes describe medium growth and moderate vigor. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: elliptical.

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AKA / Name Notes1 listed / 2 open
Also known asDragon Tears JJ, JJ Dragon Tears
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Parentage0 listed / 5 open
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower11 listed / 2 open
Primary flower colorsWhite, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink
Secondary flower colorYellow
Flower center colorYellow
Edge colorRed
Reverse colorRed
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower Size4 inches or larger
Flower Size Varies3 1/2-4 1/2 inches
Flower color patternStriped
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Season / temperature responseJungle Jack's trusted source reports brilliant red-orange streaks in warmer weather. Approved source photos show substantial flower-to-flower variation from yellow-white to strongly red-edged and streaked blooms.
Sun exposure responseJungle Jack's trusted source recommends semi-shade in very hot climates.
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Fragrance5 listed / 1 open
Fragrance presentYes
Fragrance profileFloral
Fragrance strengthStrong
Fragrance familyFloral
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Fragrance notesJungle Jack's trusted source describes a great fragrance similar to tuberose.
Tree4 listed / 5 open
Growth classMedium | Tall
Growth habitMedium
Growth rateModerate
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Tree size / habit notesJungle Jack's trusted source describes a medium-to-tall growth habit.
Bloom0 listed / 8 open
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Seed / Reproduction0 listed / 7 open
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Propagation0 listed / 6 open
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Petal Shape / Type8 listed / 0 open
Petal count5
Petal shapeElliptical
Petal widthNarrow
Petal tipPointed
Petal reflexStrong
Petal twistStrong
Petal curlRecurved
Flower typeStar-Shaped
Petal Surface / Color Behavior4 listed / 2 open
Petal edgeRolled
Petal overlapSlight
Petal spacingOpen
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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 glossGlossy
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Leaf notesApproved source photos show broad, dark-green, glossy 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: Unique yellow white plumeria with large 3-4" flowers with a distinct twist to its red pagoda tips. Every flower is different! Brilliant red orange streaks in warmer weather. Great fragrance, similar to tuberose. In very hot climates, grows best in semi shade. Medium to tall growth habit.</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/dragon-tears/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/dragon-tears/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>

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CollectionsJungle Jack
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