The hussar button, often also called the hussar's head, is a richly flowering, non-poisonous ornamental plant that is often grown in pots, balcony boxes and hanging baskets. The prerequisite is a good location so that the plant develops many flowers.
Which is the right location for Hussar Buttons?
The ideal location for Hussar Buttons is full sun, at best partially shaded, but bright, and warm, without protection from rain or wind. In favorable locations, the plant blooms from June until the first frost and is grown as an annual, non-hardy ornamental plant in containers or pots.
The right location for the hussar head
- Full sunny
- partially shaded at best, but bright
- warm location
- no rain or wind protection required
The annual hussar button is a very flowering plant for the rock garden. But it is usually kept in buckets or pots on the balcony.
The warmer and sunnier the location, the more abundant and longer the flowering will be. In a favorable location it can last from June until the first frost.
The Hussar Button is not hardy and is grown as an annual. Overwintering is not possible.
Tip
Plant hussar buttons as close as possible to the edge of the planter. Then the long tendrils can hang decoratively on the sides.
