{"product_id":"a-collection-with-a-story-to-tell","title":"A collection with a story to tell...","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormby Stacey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormby Stacey was bred in Tasmania by renowned Australian dahlia breeder George Harding, who created more than 100 varieties under the Formby name. His breeding legacy became closely associated with this remarkable family of dahlias.\u003cbr\u003eBut Formby Stacey has a more personal story. Stacey was one of Harding's granddaughters, and her name was given to this beautiful flower as part of a collection that also included Formby Kaitlin and Formby Louisa.\u003cbr\u003eSo this dahlia carries more than a breeder's name, it carries a family name. A little piece of family history, planted in the garden and continuing to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenhill Watermelon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Penhill Watermelon begins in South Africa with dahlia breeder Walter H. Maritz. Historical records place Maritz at Dahlia Garden, Penhill, and the name Penhill became his signature, appearing across a remarkable family of large-flowered dahlias.\u003cbr\u003eThen, in 2000, came Penhill Watermelon. The name combines its origins with the flower itself, Penhill for its breeder's garden and Watermelon for the warm, juicy shades that inspired the name.\u003cbr\u003eMore than 20 years later, the name still carries a little piece of its South African history. A place, a breeder, a legacy — and one unforgettable dahlia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eXanZu William\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXanZu William was named by Australian breeder after a young man who was close to their hearts. The name became a simple and lasting way to carry his story forward.\u003cbr\u003eEvery time the flower blooms, that connection lives on — a reminder that some plant names represent more than a variety; they represent a person, a memory and a reason.\u003cbr\u003eWe may not know every detail of the story, but perhaps that is part of its charm. A flower may last a season, but a name can last much longer.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenora Challenger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Kenora Challenger begins in the USA in 1991 with dahlia breeder Gordon “Gordy” Leroux. It was named for Kenora, Ontario, Leroux’s birthplace, and according to historical dahlia records, in remembrance of the astronauts lost in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986.\u003cbr\u003eFive years after the tragedy, this beautiful bloom emerged. It went on to become a celebrated show dahlia, winning Best Dahlia in Show at the 2009 American Dahlia Society National Show.\u003cbr\u003eA flower born of remembrance, now remembered for its beauty. Either way, we rather like the mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Diggers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47636061946018,"sku":"BDSTT","price":94.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/7855\/1202\/files\/BDFST-Dahlia-Formby-Stacey.jpg?v=1787660758","url":"https:\/\/www.diggers.com.au\/products\/a-collection-with-a-story-to-tell","provider":"The Diggers Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}