Surprise™ Neon - Spreading Petunia

Surprise™ Neon is a vigorous spreading petunia suited to baskets, large containers, and garden plantings. The exact-name profile from [Lucas Greenhouses](https://www.lucasgreenhouses.com/plant/Petunia-hybrida-Surprise-Neon) lists plants 8–12 inches high and 18–24 inches wide, with shoots that grow up and out. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, following general petunia guidance from [Illinois Extension](https://extension.illinois.edu/flowers/petunia). A [Canadian varietal comparison](https://active.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pbrpov/cropreport/pet/app00009082e.shtml) identifies Duesurneon (Surprise Neon) as the reference variety and describes that reference as spreading; it also notes purple-red tones in the comparison. ## Seasonal Interest Use its outward-growing stems where they can drape over a basket edge or spread across a container. The Canadian varietal comparison identifies Duesurneon (Surprise Neon) as its reference and describes purple-red tones for that reference. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist but not waterlogged, especially in containers that dry quickly. Illinois Extension lists petunias among self-cleaning annuals, so routine deadheading is not essential; remove damaged foliage and pinch new growth if a fuller outline is desired.