Jack’s Yellow Compact

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Jack’s Yellow Compact

Flower colors: Yellow. Flower size: 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance: Sweet. Growth habit: Compact.

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Description

Jack’s Yellow Compact is a plumeria cultivar originated by Jungle Jack, introduced by Florida Colors Nursery, and associated with Jungle Jack's Plumeria, with source location listed as Florida, Thailand. Available flower details describe yellow and cream flowers with a gold center, a gold throat, white edges, a cream reverse, and pattern notes of bicolor. Flower size is listed as 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches. Fragrance is listed as sweet. Growth and bloom notes describe compact growth and blooming listed as a great bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf notes: Elliptic and petal notes: Elliptical. History notes add: Jungle Jack's source description: Vivid, deep yellow, thick, long lasting 3-4" blooms with pale yellow veins, contrasting white edge and a green heart.

Jack’s Yellow Compact plumeria photo
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower25 listed / 5 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +22 moreNeeds: Flower center size, Sun exposure response, Bloom age response +2 more
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsYellow
Secondary flower colorCream
Flower center colorGold
Flower throat colorGold
Edge colorWhite
Reverse colorCream
Flower Size
Flower center size Information needed
Flower throat sizeMedium
Flower Size3-4 inches
Flower Size Varies2 1/2-3 1/2 inches | 3 1/2-4 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower color patternBicolor
Color behavior / fadingHolds Color Well
Season / temperature responseJungle Jack's trusted source describes the size, shape, and color as consistent throughout the year and across temperatures. Approved photos show deep yellow flowers with pale veins and cream-to-white edges.
Sun exposure response Information needed
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Petal Form
Petal count Information needed
Petal shapeElliptical
Petal widthWide
Petal tipSlightly Pointed
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflexStrong
Petal twist Information needed
Petal curlCurled Backward
Flower type / opening formReflexed
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeWavy
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal textureruffled, strong texture, fades
Petal surfaceSmooth
Petal substanceThick
Bloom1 listed / 7 openListed: Blooming habitNeeds: Bloom frequency, Bloom season, Flower production +4 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitGreat Bloomer
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Bloom Performance
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Fragrance3 listed / 3 openListed: Fragrance present, Fragrance profile, Fragrance familyNeeds: Fragrance strength, Fragrance timing, Fragrance notes
Presence & Strength
Fragrance presentYes
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Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileSweet
Fragrance familyFragrant
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Tree3 listed / 6 openListed: Growth class, Growth habit, Tree size / habit notesNeeds: Growth rate, Vigor, Branching +3 more
Growth
Growth classCompact
Growth habitCompact
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Form & Garden Use
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Tree size / habit notesJungle Jack's trusted source describes an exceptional compact plant with thick, short branches and multiple tips.
Seed / Reproduction0 listed / 7 openNeeds: Seed production, Seed pod behavior, Pod reliability +4 more
Seed & Pod Production
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Pod & Seed Details
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Propagation0 listed / 6 openNeeds: Rooting difficulty, Rooting speed, Cutting success +3 more
Cuttings & Rooting
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Grafting & Best Method
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Inflorescence6 listed / 5 openListed: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Bud color +3 moreNeeds: Inflorescence height, Inflorescence width, Stalk color +2 more
Size & Shape
Inflorescence sizeLarge
Inflorescence shapeRounded
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Buds & Bloom Display
Bud colorRed
Bud countHigh
Flowers open at onceMany
Bloom presentationOutward-Facing
Stalk Details
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Leaves11 listed / 7 openListed: Leaf shape, Leaf tip, Leaf size +8 moreNeeds: Leaf base, Leaf length, Leaf width +4 more
Leaf Shape & Size
Leaf shapeElliptic
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Leaf tipAcuminate
Leaf sizeLarge
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Leaf Color & Veins
Leaf colorDark Green
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Vein prominenceStrong
Midrib colorPale Green
Petiole
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Leaf Surface & Edge
Leaf marginSmooth
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Leaf surfaceSmooth
Leaf glossSemi-Gloss
VariegationNone
Leaf notesApproved photos show large elongated dark-green leaves with acuminate tips, pale prominent midribs, strong lateral veins, smooth margins, and semi-gloss upper surfaces.

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Name, Parentage & Relationships4 sections
Name & AKA
Also known asGrace, Gold Bouquet Jack's Dwarf Yellow Leung Compact, Yellow Jack, Gold Bouquet, Lueang Compact, Lueng Compact, New Jack Yellow, Jacks Compact Yellow, Yellow Dancer, Super Gold, FCN Yellow Jack, JJ Grace
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Parentage
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Origin & History
OriginatorJungle Jack
IntroducerFlorida Colors Nursery
Country of originThailand
Region of originFlorida
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History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Jungle Jack's source description: Vivid, deep yellow, thick, long lasting 3-4" blooms with pale yellow veins, contrasting white edge and a green heart. Blooms reflex heavily, resulting in ball-shaped flowers. Early, very reliable and heavy bloomer with a nice peachy scent. Size, shape and color consistent all year and all temperatures. Thick, short branches with multiple tips. Also known as `Yellow Jack', she's an exceptional compact yellow plumeria.</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/jacks-yellow-compact/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/jacks-yellow-compact/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
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Collections1 listed / 1 openListed: CollectionsNeeds: Collection notes
CollectionsFlorida Colors Nursery, Jungle Jack
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