Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Platycodon grandiflorus
Campanulaceae · flowers
Buxus sempervirens
Buxaceae · shrubs
Balloon Flower (Zones 3-8)
Boxwood (Zones 5-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Balloon Flower | Boxwood |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycodon grandiflorus | Buxus sempervirens |
| Family | Campanulaceae | Buxaceae |
| Category | flowers | shrubs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Well-drained |
| Height | 2' | 8' |
| Spread | 1' | 8' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Blue, White, Pink | Green |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Slow |
| Native Region | East Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Balloon Flower
Boxwood
Balloon Flower
Boxwood
Choose Balloon Flower if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–8.
Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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