Exquisite

Cultivar Record

Flower colors: White, Cream, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red. Fragrance: Fragrant. Growth habit: Upright.

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Description

Exquisite is a plumeria cultivar originated by Kukiat, introduced by Jungle Jack, and associated with Jungle Jack's Plumeria, with source location listed as Thailand. Available flower details describe multiple colors including white, cream, yellow, orange, and pink with a yellow center, an orange throat, pink edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of rainbow. Flower size is listed as 3 to 4 inches. Fragrance is described as fragrant. Growth and bloom notes describe upright growth. 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 as	Xquisite JJ, JJ Xquisite Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Parentage0 listed / 5 open

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Traits and Characteristics

Flower11 listed / 2 open

Primary flower colors	White, Cream, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Secondary flower color	Pink Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Flower center color	Yellow Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Edge color	Pink Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Reverse color	Red Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Center / throat pattern	Starburst Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Flower Size	3-4 inches Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Flower Size Varies	3-4 inches Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Flower color pattern	Rainbow Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Color behavior / fading	Intensifies In Heat Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Season / temperature response	Jungle Jack's trusted source and approved photographs show clear pink flowers with a yellow-to-peach center. Warm conditions intensify the peach, orange, and pink tones while older or cooler blooms can show more cream and pale pink. Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Fragrance3 listed / 3 open

Fragrance present	Yes Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Fragrance profile	Fragrant Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Fragrance family	Fragrant Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Tree4 listed / 5 open

Growth class	Compact Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Growth habit	Upright Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Branching	Information needed Suggest value To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Canopy density	Moderate Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Tree size / habit notes	Whole-plant photographs and Jungle Jack's trusted source show an upright semi-compact tree with sturdy branching, dense foliage, and abundant flower clusters. Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account

Bloom0 listed / 8 open

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Seed / Reproduction2 listed / 5 open

Seed production	Yes Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Seed pod behavior	Sets seeds: Yes Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Propagation0 listed / 6 open

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Petal Shape / Type8 listed / 0 open

Petal count	5 Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal shape	Elliptical Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal width	Wide Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal tip	Rounded Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal reflex	Moderate Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal twist	Moderate Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal curl	Recurved Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Flower type	Overlapping Form Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account

Petal Surface / Color Behavior6 listed / 0 open

Petal edge	Smooth Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal overlap	Moderate Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal spacing	Overlapping Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal texture	Strong Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petal surface	Smooth Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Substance	Thick Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account

Inflorescence4 listed / 4 open

Inflorescence size	Large Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Bud count	High Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Flowers open at once	Heavy Cluster Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Bloom presentation	Outward-Facing Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Stalk color	Information needed Suggest value To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Leaves13 listed / 5 open

Leaf shape	Elliptic Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Leaf base	Tapered Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Leaf tip	Acuminate Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Leaf size	Large Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Leaf color	Dark Green Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Vein prominence	Strong Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Midrib color	Pale Green Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Petiole length	Information needed Suggest value To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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Leaf margin	Smooth Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Leaf texture	Leathery Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Leaf surface	Smooth Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Leaf gloss	Semi-Gloss Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Variegation	None Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Leaf notes	Approved flower and whole-plant photographs show large, dark-green elliptic leaves with tapered bases, acuminate tips, strong pale midribs and lateral veins, smooth margins, and leathery semi-gloss surfaces. Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account

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Origin & History4 listed / 5 open

Originator	Kukiat Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Introducer	Jungle Jack Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
Country of origin	Thailand Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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History / Story	<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Exquisite from Kukiat. Heavy texture, ruffle edges, burgundy, large pansy type flower with great keeping quality. Strong coconut scent. Glossy red to maroon. ; Exquisite HK sets seed. Exquisite from Kukiat. Heavy texture, ruffle edges, burgundy, large pansy type flower with great keeping quality. Strong coconut Fragrance. Glossy red to maroon. ; Exquisite HK sets seed. \| Exquisite is a distinctive plumeria variety known for its vibrant appeal. It typically displays red blooms with a red center. The flowers are usually around in size. The plant tends to grow in a habit. This variety is known to reliably set seeds. \| Exquisite from Kukiat. Heavy texture, ruffle edges, burgundy, large pansy type flower with great keeping quality. Strong coconut scent. Glossy red to maroon. ; Exquisite HK sets seed. \| Exquisite from Kukiat. Heavy texture, ruffle edges, burgundy, large pansy type flow<br /> <br /> Jungle Jack's source description: Fabulous vivid colors from start to finish, sporting bright clear pink with yellow peachy in the center as the heat turns on. 3-4" blooms have nicely rounded and overlapping thick petals. Excellent keeping quality and the colors don't fade. Strong rose fragrance, then a spicy candy smell. Upright, semi-compact growth habit. Our best, brightest plumeria and a strong early bloomer. One of the finest rainbow plumerias anywhere. Period.</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/exquisite/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/exquisite/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>

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Collections	Kukiat, Jungle Jack Suggest correction To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. Log in Create account
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