I’m redesigning a garden border this autumn and need to move a lot of daffodil, bluebell, and hyacinth bulbs. Is it generally safe to dig them up and replant them elsewhere?
Will my bulbs be okay if I move them in autumn?
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Yes, they should usually cope well with being moved. Try to wait until the leaves have died back naturally, then lift and replant the bulbs promptly at about their original depth. Discard any that are soft or rotten.
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The main thing is when you dig them, not just where they go. Green leaves are still feeding the bulb for next year, so lifting them before they fade can mean fewer flowers later. If the redesign has to happen earlier, move the bulbs with as much surrounding soil as you can and replant them straight away.
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Autumn is a sensible time for dormant bulbs. Don’t leave them lying around to dry out for ages. Replant them as soon as practical, and keep the different kinds labelled if you want to remember what’s where.
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