A new color variation of Dahlia has reached 16 for the number of colors, as Tanner and Caitlyn Conway have unintentionally grown a new purple variety of the flower. The Conway's Dahlia variation, named Bud's Bloom after Tanner's grandfather Norris "Bud" Sigurdson, has recently been recognized and accepted by the Royal Horticultural Society, earning the couple a certificate for the new flower.
With its unique and captivating purple hue, this new variety stands out among the other 15 colors, a testament to the Conways' remarkable achievement but accidental achievement. Coming up with the name Buds Bloom also had an emotional connection, as Tanner grew up in his grandfather's garden.
Like most kids, he loved spending time with his grandpa while his grandmother, Beaulah Sigurdson, who had been married to Bud for 75 years, sat on a white swinging bench, watching them bond over the vegetables and flowers they grew together.
"Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandpa. I would garden a lot," Tanner said, tearing up while speaking of his grandfather. "He was known as a good gardener — flowers and vegetables. I always remember mixing up fertilizer."
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