We're offering you a Petunia Surfinia Preplanted Basket for £19.99, saving you up to 33% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £29.99 (correct as of 02.06.2026).

Weather-Resistance Petunia Collection

Bring your outdoor spaces to life with the Petunia Surfinia Preplanted Hanging Basket!

The Surfinia series, a renowned hybrid of Petunia, is celebrated for its vigorous trailing habit and outstanding flower power. Each basket arrives preplanted with garden-ready Surfinia petunias, offering a cascade of vibrant colour and lush foliage from late spring right through to the first frosts.

Why Choose Surfinia Petunias?

• Exceptional Flowering: Produces an abundance of trumpet-shaped blooms that last for months.
• Weather Tolerance: Withstands British rain and wind, maintaining healthy growth and vivid colour.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, or as trailing features in mixed planters.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Plant out after the last frost (typically April–May in the UK).
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Grows best in fertile, well-drained compost; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Hardiness: Annual in the UK (not frost hardy); treat as seasonal bedding.

Care Tips

• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks for maximum flowering.
• Deadheading: Remove faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Design Ideas

• Create instant impact by grouping several baskets along fences or patios.
• Pair with trailing lobelia or bacopa for varied texture and colour contrast.
• Add upright geraniums or fuchsias nearby for a layered summer display.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant my Surfinia basket?
  The best time is after the last frost—typically from April onwards in the UK.
• How long will the flowers last?
  You can expect continuous blooms from late spring until the first autumn frosts with regular care.
• What maintenance does it require?
  Avoid letting the compost dry out, feed fortnightly, and remove faded flowers to keep your basket looking its best.