Prunus ‘Sofia’ — Evergreen Hedging Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Prunus ‘Sofia’ — Evergreen Hedging Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Prunus ‘Sofia’ — a hardy garden shrub with white flower spikes and flowering april to may. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen Hedging Shrub
- Mature size: 2–4m × 2m
- Flowering: April to May
- Position: Full Sun to Full Shade
- Attracts: Bees, birds (eat berries)
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Prunus ‘Sofia’ is dense, bushy, fast-growing, glossy dark-green compact foliage, settles happily into evergreen hedging, screening, shady borders, large containers.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Prunus laurocerasus 'Sofia' |
| Mature size | 2–4m × 2m |
| Growth habit | Dense, bushy, fast-growing |
| Position | Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Soil | Most well-drained soils; tolerates clay |
| Watering | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Flowering | April to May |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, birds (eat berries) |
| Best for | Evergreen hedging, screening, shady borders, large containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Prunus ‘Sofia’ is a evergreen hedging shrub. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from april to may.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Prunus ‘Sofia’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Prunus ‘Sofia’ prefers full sun to full shade, which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.