Book  (1997)  Page(s) 227.  
 
Culverbrae Rugosa. Gobbee (UK) 1973. 'Scabrosa' x 'Francine' Description and cultivation... flowers: crimson-purple... slightly prone to mildew...

Book  (11 Jun 1993)  Page(s) 14.  
 
'Scabrosa' x 'Francine'. Gobbee (England) 1973. Description... large, very double blossoms... crimson-purple, very fragrant, and somewhat recurrent.

Website/Catalog  (1983)  Page(s) 16.  
 

Culverbrae. (Rugosa Hybrid). A recent introduction raised by Gobbee and worthy of a place where a deep red, semi-vigorous rugosa is needed as a change from the better known varieties 1978.  H. (R) 5 x 5’.

Book  (1974)  Page(s) 148.  
 
New Roses of the World.
Culverbrae S (W. D. Gobbee '72) 'Scabrosa' x 'Francine'. Full, quartered. 3 1/2-4 1/2 inches, 55-60 petaled, crimson-purple, blooms borne several together. Blooms freely in May and June (some repeat). Strong fragrance. Medium-sized, light green, slightly rugose foliage. Vigorous growth. Hardy. RNRS.