General Köhler common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'General Köhler'
RHS AGM 2022
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'General Köhler' common hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'General Köhler') is a bulb for borders, containers, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It blooms from early to late spring with fragrant flowers that attract bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. You can plant it in clumps for the best show.
Pairs well with Garlic chives, Heather, Cinnamon fern, and Monsieur Jules Elie peony.