The name comes from the type of landscaping shrub common the whole world over - hopefully this will be easier work that doing the necessary gardening!
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Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- Even/Odd - digits on a gray circle are odd; digits on a gray square are even.
- German Whispers - neighboring digits on a green German Whisper line must differ in value by at least 5.
- Lockout Lines - digits along a blue lockout line must not be between or equal to the digits in the diamonds on the ends of the line. Additionally, the two diamond digits on the line must differ in value by at least 4.
- Kropki Dots - digits separated by a black Kropki dot have a ratio of 2:1; digits separated by a white Kropki dot are consecutive. No negative constraint.
- XV sums - digits separated by X sum to 10; digits separated by V sum to 5. No negative constraint.
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Puzzle:
Solution code: Row 9, left to right
on 24. July 2026, 03:21 by aldango
Superb!!
on 22. July 2026, 22:39 by frosto
Great flow
on 22. July 2026, 11:22 by Blackophelia
Lovely! Thank you :)
on 22. July 2026, 05:16 by Daemen
Very satisfying flow