wayne said:

Thanks for that info, I would rather wait until autumn but if they come up the same as last year the plant above ground will be quite substantial by then. I don’t know how well that would transplant. I’m surprised these bulbs come up at this time of year considering they don’t flower until Christmas.

If you want bulbs that flower without apprently needng leaves, try belladonna lilies.

As I said though wait for shady moist weather and still protect the shoots from sun while the plants are transitioning the transplant.