Explanation of a specific number code system Hansen/Mussel
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The requested combination is : 1.2.2.4
Meaning of the first digit: General growing place :
1 : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.
Meaning of the second digit: Specific demands of the plant :
2 : Plants for a sheltered, shaded place, between or near trees or shrubs, with a cool soil and maybe an hour or so sun a day.
Meaning of the third digit: Advice on where to put the plant :
2 : Not too sunny, for instance in a darker corner of a border.
Meaning of the fourth digit: Other special characteristics :
4 : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.
Please note: this code is meant to give recommendations and to give some idea how to use each plant. It is not meant to be a set of strict rules!