This vibrant trailing plant produces masses of bold hot pink trumpet-shaped flowers that spill beautifully from baskets and containers throughout summer. Petunia ‘Surfinia Hot Pink’ is a vigorous trailing variety bred for exceptional flowering and weather resistance, making it a brilliant choice for brightening patios, balconies, and garden spaces with long-lasting colour. Flowering continuously from late spring until the first frosts, it creates a full cascading display with very little effort.

Petunia ‘Surfinia Hot Pink’, commonly known as Trailing Petunia or Surfinia Petunia, is loved for its fast-growing habit and nonstop blooms. The striking hot pink flowers contrast beautifully against rich green foliage and work especially well in hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed summer containers. This variety is self-cleaning, meaning spent flowers naturally drop away, helping displays stay fresh and colourful all season long.

Tender Perennial
Trailing, Basket Plant, Long Flowering

Flowers: Late Spring to First Frosts
Foliage: Spring to Autumn

Scientific Name
Petunia ‘Surfinia Hot Pink’

Synonyms
Part of the Surfinia® series of trailing petunias

Common Name
Trailing Petunia, Surfinia Petunia

Origin
Cultivated hybrid developed from South American Petunia species

Pruning Tips
Trim back longer stems during midsummer if plants begin to look stretched or tired. Light pruning encourages bushier growth and fresh flowers.

Wildlife Value
The nectar-rich blooms can attract bees and pollinating insects during warmer months.

Positioning
Best planted in full sun in hanging baskets, patio containers, window boxes, or raised planters. Prefers a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering display.

Water
Water regularly during dry weather, especially in baskets and containers which can dry out quickly in summer. Keep compost moist but not waterlogged.

Soil
Thrives in fertile, well-draining compost. A good quality peat-free basket or container compost is ideal.

Food
Feed every 1–2 weeks with a high-potash liquid fertiliser throughout the flowering season to keep plants blooming strongly.

Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets, although ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset.

Sprouts Top Tips
Pair with softer whites, purples, or trailing silver foliage for a bright, high-impact summer basket that flowers right through until autumn.