Book  (2007)  Page(s) 414.  
 
Purple Rain HT. m. 1995. Kawamoto, Hiromoto. Bud medium, pointed; flower mauve, 4-5 in., 24-30 petals, high-centered, borne mostly singly, intense fragrance, good repeat; foliage medium size, dark green, semi-glossy; few prickles, growth upright, medium; PP9987; (seedling x Blue Moon), greenhouse rose, int. by Carlton Rose Nurseries, 1994. 

Book  (1998)  Page(s) 49.  
 
KAWamoblue Hybrid Tea, mauve, 1995; (Purple Rain); Seedling x 'Blue Moon'; Kawamotot, Hiromoto. Description.