I forgot to add Virginia is7b and Florida is 9a.

When you say 'northern exposure' do you mean no sun? at all? Or part sun? How many hours of sun can your plumeria expect?

Hi Dave, actually the northern exposure gets quite a bit of sun it is less obstructed than in the southern side. I guess it will have to be through trial and error to see where it grows best.

I think you put it best as far as trial and error. Sometimes it takes a couple of seasons to get used to conditions in a new place. The general rule of 6+ hours of sun should suffice and I wouldn't get wrapped up on intensity for determining quantity of light.

I ran out of luck for the time being. It has been raining almost on a daily basis. I will be lucky just to get some sun. Thank you all for the tips!