The bluebell is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). This means digging up the plant or bulb in the countryside is prohibited and landowners are prohibited from removing bluebells from their land to sell.

Can I remove bluebells from my garden?

Cultural control. It is best to dig out bluebells while they are in leaf, as the bulbs are almost impossible to find when the plants are dormant: Loosen soil around the bulbs to a good depth and remove all the bulbs and underground parts.

What happens if you pick a bluebell?

Their rich scent might enhance the temptation to pick the flowers, but they won’t last anything like as long in a vase, quickly wilting and dying, although it’s interesting to note that picking the flowers is not as damaging to the plant as treading down the leaves.