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Virginia Bluebells #928787

Asked April 18, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT

When is the best time to transplant Virginia bluebells?

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

Good question-

The advice I would give is transplanting them either very early in the season (which would be too late now), or after they have finished blooming and before the foliage disappears (as long as it is not too hot!). I would avoid transplanting during the bloom period.

Mikaela

-Mikaela Boley, Senior Agent Associate Replied April 20, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

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Virginia Bluebells #928787

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