Loropetalum chinense 'Beni Hime'

More information coming soon! An evergreen to semi-evergreen small tree/shrub in the witch hazel family. 'Beni Hime' has dark foliage and spidery pink blooms. Our is not a miniature or dwarf and is growing typically for var rubrum. Bloom time is spring but sometimes can bloom in the fall (photos taken in September of 2026).

Growth rate, habit: open and spreading

Mature size: unknown at this time

Soil/water: acidic/moist and well-drained

Cold hardiness temperature: 0-5 degrees Fahrenheit (zones 7-10)

Light: full sun to part shade, does best with afternoon shade

Blooms: spidery, small, hot pink

Features: dark foliage

Special considerations: not tolerant of alkaline soils, plant in protected locations in zone 7 or where temperatures get into the teens. Does best in zone 8.