Article (magazine)  (Dec 2015)  Page(s) 16.  Includes photo(s).
 
Another important francofurtana is the showy Rosa gallica ’Splendens’, F: valamonruusu, ”Valamo rose”. In Sweden this rose is called “Frankfurt”. ’Splendens’ is common throughout Finland, and performs well in northern regions of the country. The Finnish name “valamonruusu” arose as a result of a garbled translation: the French ’Rose Pavot’ or ’Poppy Rose’ became in Swedish “valmoros” which was misunderstood by Finnish speakers as pertaining to Valamo Monastery. Although the rose has no connection with the monastery, the name has stuck. On good soil this vigorous rose can grow into an upright bush up to 2 metres high. While in bloom from the end of June for about three weeks it is a splendid sight with an abundance of glowing, carmine red, almost single blooms, with the golden stamens well displayed. A good crop of orange, pear-shaped hips follows in September. ”Valamo” has spread from one garden to another by means of its freely produced suckers.

Article (website)  (2005)  Page(s) 4.  Includes photo(s).
 
Splendens (gallica group)

Book  (Mar 1999)  Page(s) 100.  
 
Splendens Sometimes incorrectly applied to 'Officinalis'. Semi-double blossoms are bright ruby crimson...

Book  (Jul 1998)  Page(s) 40.  
 
...Currently, Rosa x francofurtana is sometimes found in commerce under the name Rosa gallica "splendens". This horticultural synonym should not be confused with the rose "Splendens" or "Ayrshire splendens", which is a hybrid of Rosa arvensis.

Book  (Sep 1996)  Page(s) 184.  
 
Rare. Golden stamens. Gallicas abound in André Eve's garden, not surprisingly, since he is the founder of a nursery specializing in old roses.

Book  (Sep 1996)  Page(s) 184.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (1996)  Page(s) 92.  
 
R. gallica 'Splendens' This rose is, as already ascertained by Petersen, a R. x francofurtana.

Book  (1994)  Page(s) 44.  
 
Rosa gallica 'Splendens' grows to about 1 meter. It is an old variety not usually found outside of Finland. The blossoms are bright crimson and semi-double.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 571.  
 
Splendens Gallica, crimson. Description.

Website/Catalog  (1939)  Page(s) 23.  
 
The French Rose
Rosa gallica
Splendens. (Rosa gallica splendens.) A semi-double form of the species with two rows of glistening crimson petals. A very attractive flower.