Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Plumeria has buds... but is it too late?, 1 by TomH3787

TomH3787 wrote:
This is my first year growing plumeria so this is probably a stupid question but... how long does it usually take for the buds to develop into flowers? One of my plumerias is finally starting what looks like an inflorescence but I'm afraid it's too late in the year for it to have a chance of maturing. First frost here is usually the first week of November. I can move the plants in and out as weather permits to stretch the growing season by another couple of weeks but at some point they are going to have to come inside for good once high temps drop into the 40s in December. As I don't have a greenhouse I had planned on keeping the plumies dormant in the garage this winter - and I suspect that would cause the buds to drop along with the leaves. Do I have a chance of seeing flowers this year?