In garden design, balance is essential, and few plants achieve it as effortlessly as Better Boxwood. With evergreen structure, disease resistance, and a timeless form, these boxwoods provide a strong, year-round foundation for both classic and contemporary landscapes.
During the summer, that structure is elevated by the addition of vibrant companion plants. The combination of defined form and seasonal color brings depth, movement, and visual interest to any space.
Below, we highlight how Better Boxwood’s rich green foliage and refined shape can be paired with complementary textures and blooms. Together, they create well-composed, high-impact designs that are both beautiful and enduring.
Recommended Companion Plants for Seasonal Contrast
Strategically chosen companion plants enhance the natural beauty of Better Boxwood, introducing seasonal color, pollinator interest, and textural contrast.
‘Real Charmer’ REALFLOR® Leucanthemum
Large, creamy white blooms with golden centers offer a cheerful contrast to the rich green of boxwood. This daisy-style perennial brings brightness and pollinator activity to the landscape throughout the summer.
Ideal Use: Mixed borders, pollinator gardens, or along pathways.
Chef’s Choice® Culinary Rosemary
With aromatic foliage and a soft, silvery-green hue, this compact rosemary cultivar complements boxwood’s formal shape while adding edible value. It thrives in warm conditions and requires minimal maintenance.
Ideal Use: Herb gardens, raised beds, and contemporary containers.
‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum
Known for its striking golden foliage, ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum introduces high-contrast color without relying on flowers. Its compact, upright form and bright tones provide visual interest throughout the growing season.
Ideal Use: Backdrop planting, color contrast in mass plantings, or foundation accents.
Touch of Gold® Holly
This dwarf evergreen holly features chartreuse foliage that softens and brightens planting schemes. With a low, spreading habit, it’s well-suited for layering in front of or beside boxwoods.
Ideal Use: Low borders, edging, or as a filler plant beneath taller shrubs.
Ever White™ Agapanthus
Elegant white blooms rise above strappy green foliage, delivering architectural height and floral contrast. Ever White™ is heat-tolerant and attracts pollinators without overpowering the structure of the garden.
Ideal Use: Accent planting, container gardens, or entryway displays.
Evergreen Stella™ Daylily
With long-lasting blooms and evergreen foliage in mild climates, this daylily offers dependable summer color with minimal care. Its compact form makes it an excellent complement to structured plantings.
Ideal Use: Color beds, mass plantings, or mixed perennial gardens.
Design Tips:
When incorporating seasonal companions around Better Boxwood, consider the following design principles:
- Contrast form and texture: Use fine or strappy foliage (like rosemary and agapanthus) to offset the dense texture of boxwood.
- Layer height and color: Pair low-growing golden or flowering varieties in front of or beside boxwoods to create depth and visual rhythm.
- Unify with repetition: Repeat boxwoods along borders or paths to maintain cohesion while interspersing seasonal flair at key focal points.
Find Better Boxwood Near You
Whether you're refreshing a front entryway, building out a border, or designing a pollinator-friendly bed, this pairing of evergreen form and seasonal flair is the key to a landscape that lasts and shines.
Ready to bring this combination of structure and summer color into your own landscape? Use our garden center locator to find a Better Boxwood retailer near you!