Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Buxus sempervirens
Buxaceae · shrubs
Rosa 'Radrazz'
Rosaceae · flowers
Boxwood (Zones 5-8)
Knockout Rose (Zones 5-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Boxwood | Knockout Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buxus sempervirens | Rosa 'Radrazz' |
| Family | Buxaceae | Rosaceae |
| Category | shrubs | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Well-drained |
| Height | 8' | 4' |
| Spread | 8' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Green | Red, Pink |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Fast |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia, Africa | Hybrid (US) |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Boxwood
Knockout Rose
Boxwood
Knockout Rose
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.
Choose Knockout Rose if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.
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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