Explanation of a specific number code system Hansen/Mussel
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The requested combination is : 4.1.2.4
Meaning of the first digit: General growing place :
4 : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.
Meaning of the second digit: Specific demands of the plant :
1 : Fast growing, cushion forming plants, for a sunny place, for instance between rocks and in open brick walls.
Meaning of the third digit: Advice on where to put the plant :
2 : To be planted in groups, moist soil.
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!