Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise'

Also Known As

Aquilegia 'Tequila Sunrise'
Tequila Sunrise Columbine
Tequila Sunrise Columbine
Tequila Sunrise Granny's Nightcap

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-40"
W: 20"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise' plant details

Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 20 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely columbine hybrid has medium-sized flowers that are orange-red with a yellow center in May to mid-June. You can force the plants to re-bloom by shearing to the ground immediately after flowering. New foliage will emerge shortly and you should have a 2nd flush of flowers as well. I will usually let those flowers go to seed as columbine can be a short-lived species.