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Explanation of a specific number code system Hansen/Mussel

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The requested combination is : 1.2.3.2

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 : 3 : Light shade, possible near a rock garden.

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!