Epic

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Epic

Flower colors: White, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red. Fragrance: Fragrant | Spicy. Growth habit: Upright.

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Description

Epic 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, orange, pink, purple, and red flowers with an orange center, a red throat, purple edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of veined. Fragrance is described as fragrant and spicy. Growth and bloom notes describe upright growth. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: elliptical.

Epic plumeria photo
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower26 listed / 4 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +23 moreNeeds: Flower Size, Flower Size Varies, Sun exposure response +1 more
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsWhite, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red
Secondary flower colorOrange
Flower center colorOrange
Flower throat colorRed
Edge colorPurple
Reverse colorRed
Flower Size
Flower center sizeMedium
Flower throat sizeSmall
Flower Size Information needed
Flower Size Varies Information needed
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternStarburst
Flower color patternVeined
Color behavior / fadingIntensifies In Heat
Season / temperature responseJungle Jack's trusted source states that Epic shows more veins in cool weather. Approved photographs range from pale pink and white with orange-red centers to saturated magenta-red flowers.
Sun exposure response Information needed
Bloom age response Information needed
Petal Form
Petal count5
Petal shapeElliptical
Petal widthMedium
Petal tipPointed
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflexModerate
Petal twistSlight
Petal curlRecurved
Flower type / opening formStar-Shaped
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal textureStrong
Petal surfaceSmooth
Petal substanceThick
Bloom0 listed / 8 openNeeds: Blooming habit, Bloom frequency, Bloom season +5 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habit Information needed
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Bloom Performance
Flower production Information needed
Keeping quality Information needed
Fade tendency Information needed
Rain tolerance Information needed
Heat performance Information needed
Fragrance3 listed / 3 openListed: Fragrance present, Fragrance profile, Fragrance familyNeeds: Fragrance strength, Fragrance timing, Fragrance notes
Presence & Strength
Fragrance presentYes
Fragrance strength Information needed
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileFragrant | Spicy
Fragrance familyFragrant | Spicy
Fragrance timing Information needed
Fragrance notes Information needed
Tree4 listed / 5 openListed: Growth class, Growth habit, Canopy density +1 moreNeeds: Growth rate, Vigor, Branching +2 more
Growth
Growth classCompact
Growth habitUpright
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-plant photographs and Jungle Jack's trusted source show a very compact, well-branched plant with knobby wood, dense glossy foliage, tall dark-red inflorescence stems, and frequent blooms.
Seed / Reproduction0 listed / 7 openNeeds: Seed production, Seed pod behavior, Pod reliability +4 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed production Information needed
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Pod reliability Information needed
Pod & Seed Details
Pod color Information needed
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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
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Grafting & Best Method
Grafting difficulty Information needed
Graft compatibility Information needed
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Inflorescence9 listed / 2 openListed: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Bud color +6 moreNeeds: Inflorescence height, Inflorescence width
Size & Shape
Inflorescence sizeLarge
Inflorescence shapeRounded
Inflorescence height Information needed
Inflorescence width Information needed
Buds & Bloom Display
Bud colorRed
Bud countHigh
Flowers open at onceHeavy Cluster
Bloom presentationOutward-Facing
Stalk Details
Stalk colorRed
Stalk textureSmooth
PubescenceNone
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 flower and whole-plant photographs show elongated dark-green elliptic leaves with tapered bases, acuminate tips, strong pale midribs and lateral veins, smooth margins, and leathery glossy surfaces.

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 asJJ Epic
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Parentage
Parentage type Information needed
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Origin & History
OriginatorJungle Jack
IntroducerJungle Jack
Country of originThailand
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History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Jungle Jack's source description: I don't know why it took us so long to introduce this amazing and vivid bloomer. Very veiny flowers, showing more veins in cool weather. We love her exotic, spicy scent. Inflo stems are very dark red and tall, holding flowers high above the glossy foliage. Very compact growth habit, excellent branching on knobby wood and an incredible propensity to bloom. One of our best...</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/epic/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/epic/">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 photos8
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Epic plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Epic – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Vista, California
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalVivid pinkSecondary PetalDeep pink-redCenterDeep reddish pinkThroatPink-red
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorRed Center colorRed Throat colorPink Petal color patternVeins Throat sizeSmall Petal typeObovate
Epic plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Epic – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Southern California
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalRed-pinkCenterYellowThroatOrange-yellowHalo / RingPeachPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorRed Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternVeins Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Epic plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Epic – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Southern California
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPurpleCenterYellowThroatOrange
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPurple Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Petal edge colorPurple Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeSmall Petal typeObovate
Epic plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Epic – Jungle Jack source photo

Whole Plant / Tree Southern California
Colors visible in this photo
FoliageDeep greenBranchGray greenTrunkGray brownFlowerMagenta pinkAccentYellow green
Traits visible in this photo
Growth habitUpright BranchingGood Canopy densityModerate
Epic plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Epic – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Southern California
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterOrangeThroatYellowHalo / RingPale pinkPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorWhite Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Epic plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Epic – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalVivid pinkSecondary PetalDeep redCenterDark redThroatDeep redPetal EdgeBright pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorRed Center colorRed Throat colorRed Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeSmall Petal typeNarrow
Epic plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Epic – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalOrangeCenterYellowThroatOrangeHalo / RingYellowPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternVeins 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.