Explanation of a specific number code system Hansen/Mussel
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The requested combination is : 2.2.3.2
Meaning of the first digit: General growing place :
2 : WOODLAND EDGE. Plants for a more or less open space with an occasional tree or shrub. In principle occasionally some sun.
Meaning of the second digit: Specific demands of the plant :
2 : Plants between trees or shrubs, mostly light shade.
Meaning of the third digit: Advice on where to put the plant :
3 : For rich, well-drained, dry to lightly humid soils.
Meaning of the fourth digit: Other special characteristics :
2 : Ground-cover plant. Does tolerate other plants well. Suited for a garden with many different 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!