Area 1B notes.

This small section is against the deer park fence and quite exposed to wind. Both ‘Elizabeth Dowd’ (1B-016) and ‘Moonlight Bay’ (1B-010) struggle to get blooms fully open before they are damaged, the former being especially vulnerable as it flowers very early; ‘Leonora Novick’ (1B-008) suffers too but for a white, stands up to the wind surprisingly well.

‘Agnes of the Oaks’ (1B-001) is described in the Register as a virus variegated, semi-double light red. It seems highly likely to be something else. Whatever it is, it’s a superb variety with abundant, clear red flowers that are about 10cm wide. It fell over in winter 2017/18 and has been propped up.

‘Felice Harris’ (1B-006) was thought to be a sasanqua x reticulata cross but is now regarded as x williamsii.

‘Captain Blood’ (1B-005) can in certain conditions turn bluish purple, usually after a slight frost. It does not do so consistently.

‘My Darling’ (1B-018) is described in the register as a small single pink, making this something else.