Zydeco

Cultivar Record

Flower colors: Gold, Orange, Pink, Red, Purple. Growth habit: Compact | Semi-Compact | Medium.

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Description

Zydeco 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 gold, orange, pink, red, and purple flowers with a gold center, an orange throat, purple edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of rainbow. Flower size is listed as 2 to 2 1/2 inches. Growth and bloom notes describe compact, semi-compact, and medium growth, vigorous vigor, and blooming listed as a good bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf notes: Elliptic and petal notes: Obovate. History notes add: Named for a wonderful, music style originating out of Louisiana and this plumeria has all the color and vigor of its namesake.

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AKA / Name Notes1 listed / 2 openListed: Also known asNeeds: Original name, Name notes

Also known as	JJ Zydeco 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 openNeeds: Parentage type, Seedling of / parentage, Pod parent +2 more

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Traits and Characteristics

Flower28 listed / 2 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +25 moreNeeds: Sun exposure response, Bloom age response

Flower Color
Primary flower colors	Gold, Orange, Pink, Red, Purple 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	Purple 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	Gold 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 throat color	Orange 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	Purple 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
Flower Size
Flower center size	Medium 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 throat size	Medium 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	2 1/2 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	2-2 1/2 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
Pattern & Color Response
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 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 reports vivid coral and gold flowers that develop purple edges in heat. Approved photographs also show orange, pink, and red shifts within that identity. 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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Petal Form
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	Obovate 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 Movement & Flower Type
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	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 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 / opening form	Twisted 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 Arrangement
Petal edge	Wavy 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	Heavy 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 & Substance
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
Petal 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

Bloom3 listed / 5 openListed: Blooming habit, Bloom frequency, Flower productionNeeds: Bloom season, Keeping quality, Fade tendency +2 more

Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habit	Good Bloomer 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 frequency	Good Bloomer 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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Bloom Performance
Flower production	Great Bloomer 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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Rain tolerance	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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Fragrance0 listed / 6 openNeeds: Fragrance present, Fragrance strength, Fragrance profile +3 more

Presence & Strength
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Scent Profile & Timing
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Tree5 listed / 4 openListed: Growth class, Growth habit, Growth rate +2 moreNeeds: Branching, Canopy density, Container suitability +1 more

Growth
Growth class	Medium 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	Compact \| Semi-Compact \| Medium 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 rate	Vigorous 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
Vigor	Vigorous 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
Form & Garden Use
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Tree size / habit notes	Jungle Jack's trusted source describes Zydeco as a very robust semi-compact to medium grower and a great bloomer. 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 / 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 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
Inflorescence shape	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
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Buds & Bloom Display
Bud 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
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 Details
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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 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 & Veins
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
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Leaf Surface & Edge
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	Glossy 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 photographs show large dark-green elliptic leaves with tapered bases, acuminate tips, strong pale-green midribs and lateral veins, smooth margins, and leathery glossy 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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Approved public photos6

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Origin & History4 listed / 10 openListed: Originator, Introducer, Country of origin +1 moreNeeds: Region of origin, First known year, Year named +7 more

Originator	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
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	Jungle Jack's source description: 2-2 1/2" vivid coral and gold blooms that develop purple edges in the heat. Named for a wonderful, music style originating out of Louisiana and this plumeria has all the color and vigor of its namesake. Very robust, semi-compact to medium growth habit and a great bloomer. A musical blast for your backyard. 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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Collections1 listed / 1 openListed: CollectionsNeeds: Collection notes

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Texas (1)Thailand / Jungle Jack's Plumeria source (2)

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