Magazine  (2021)  Page(s) 27.  Includes photo(s).
 
Doug Grant,  Review of Newer Roses For The 2019-2020 Season. Floribundas.
Love Bug Somartlo. Somerfield 2018.....

Book  (2018)  Includes photo(s).
 
p33.  John Ford. Trial Ground Report - Trial 47.
Gold Star of the South Pacific Love Bug (Somartlo) floribunda, bred by Rob Somerfield; Glenavon Roses. Trial No. 4979. This very strong, growing rose had all the hallmarks we have come to expect from Rob. The tight tall and bushy habit with glossy dark green foliage was free flowering; however it was not on my radar to get the top award. Yes the bushes had vigour and the flower was a good coloured red but the blooms open quickly. In my mind it is not a patch on one of its obvious parents (Lasting Love) in form or fragrance. As a floribunda, it often had a single flower to a stem which is not a good trait. Powdery mildew was noted late in the season and a little downy mildew in early spring. However it is guaranteed to grow and flower in any garden and in that respect it is a winner.

p37.  Photo

p39. Trial Ground. no. 4979  Score 75.9. Love Bug (Somartlo) Fl. Breeder Somerfield. Entrant Glenavon. Red.

Magazine  (2018)  Page(s) 3.  Includes photo(s).
 
New Zealand Rose Society 2017 Trial Ground Winners.   
Gold Star of the South Pacific.  Love Bug (Somartlo) Rob Somerfield, New Zealand.