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Mangave 'Praying Hands'
£19.99
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between January 14 and January 16.
A truly unique and architectural succulent, 'Praying Hands' is a standout variety of Mangave (a hybrid between Manfreda and Agave). It forms a remarkable, tight, upright rosette of long, slender, concave leaves that curve inwards and upwards, creating a shape that strongly resembles a pair of praying hands. This form is completely different from the open rosettes of most other succulents. The leaves themselves are a beautiful deep olive-green, covered in a waxy coating that gives them a silvery-blue sheen, and are speckled with subtle, darker spots. The very tips of the leaves are tipped with a sharp, cinnamon-coloured spine. This is a stunning statement plant, perfect as a centrepiece in a container or a gravel garden. While it can tolerate very light frosts, it is best protected from winter wet and severe cold.
Mangave 'Praying Hands'
A truly unique and architectural succulent, 'Praying Hands' is a standout variety of Mangave (a hybrid between Manfreda and Agave). It forms a remarkable, tight, upright rosette of long, slender, concave leaves that curve inwards and upwards, creating a shape that strongly resembles a pair of praying hands. This form is completely different from the open rosettes of most other succulents. The leaves themselves are a beautiful deep olive-green, covered in a waxy coating that gives them a silvery-blue sheen, and are speckled with subtle, darker spots. The very tips of the leaves are tipped with a sharp, cinnamon-coloured spine. This is a stunning statement plant, perfect as a centrepiece in a container or a gravel garden. While it can tolerate very light frosts, it is best protected from winter wet and severe cold.
| Botanical name | x Mangave 'Praying Hands' |
| Flower colour | N/A (rarely flowers in UK) |
| Established height | 20-25 cm |
| Established spread | 20-25 cm |
| Plant spacing | 30 cm apart |
| Leaf colour | Green, Blue, Purple |
| Habit | Architectural rosette |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (to -5C in dry soil) |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Containers, Gravel gardens, Sunny patios |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Loam, Sandy |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Moderate |
| Pollinator-friendly | N/A |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Drought tolerant
Perfect for pots
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
Eleanor R
Somerset