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Aquilegia skinnerii
Like a good ol'-fashioned baker's dozen! If you have 12 or more quantity in your cart, we'll throw in a FREE seed pack of your choice. 24 or more, you get a 2nd FREE! And so on... Let us know which seeds you'd like in the remarks section at check-out.
We sell out of stock on nearly all of our flower seeds each shipping season, especially those that are unique varieties or popular colors.
To be sure you get your seeds for the current or upcoming planting season, place your order as early as possible. Orders are prioritized based on order date and will be out the door and on the way to your yard within 48 business hours.
Columbine Aquilegia skinnerii "Tequila Sunrise"
(Aquilegia skinnerii)
Why we love this flower:
Uses: Cottage gardens, perennial borders, hummingbird attraction
Radiant orange and yellow blooms rise gracefully above ferny green foliage, lighting up the garden with cheerful color. “Tequila Sunrise” Columbine captures attention with its long spurred petals and vivid contrast—an irresistible favorite for spring borders. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in cooler climates and brings a playful tropical note to temperate gardens.
PLANT DETAILS
Columbine Aquilegia skinnerii "Tequila Sunrise" (Aquilegia skinnerii)
Flower Facts
Zones: 3–9
Bloom Time: Spring – Early Summer
Height: 24 – 30 in
Spread: 12 – 18 in
Cut Flower: Long stems, excellent vase life
Attraction: Hummingbirds, butterflies
Resistance: Deer, light drought
Planting Instructions
Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow in early spring
Cover lightly; needs darkness to germinate
Germination: 21–28 days
Thin or transplant 12–18 in apart
Growing Tips
Partial shade to full sun
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Deadhead to encourage reblooming
Allow some flowers to go to seed for naturalizing
Why Grow Columbine Aquilegia skinnerii "Tequila Sunrise"
‘Tequila Sunrise’ glows with sunset hues—bright, spirited, and full of life—perfect for adding color and movement to spring gardens.
Naturopathic Physician
I planted 200 cosmos in 3 shades of pinks with some white. Can't wait for Summer!
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Love the site and all the flowers. My deck is going to be filled with pots of color!
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Love the gift bag of seeds for my clients at closing. Terrific idea!
Red Cup Flowers is a micro flower farm located in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
We specialize in seeds that grow flowers for cutting and maximum vase life. Our seeds are a favorite among those who love to bring garden color indoors, florists, and roadside flower stand owners.
Our focus: Offer the freshest flower seeds guaranteed to simply delight!
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Red Cup Flowers
PO Box 1034
Black Mountain, NC 28711
hello@redcupflowers.com