Book  (1996)  Page(s) 124.  Includes photo(s).
 
Marlena Dwarf cluster-flowered patio bush... ideal for a bed or low hedge where space is limited... This has won Gold Medals in Baden-Baden and Belfast, and is said to be named for Marlene Dietrich. Kordes 1964

Book  (Sep 1993)  Page(s) 279.  
 
Introduced in 1964. Reimer Kordes. Apparently the name is a tribute to … Marlene Dietrich. Description. Repeats.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 361.  
 
Floribunda, medium red, 1964, 'Gertrud Westphal' x 'Lillie Marleen'; Kordes, R.; A. Dickson; McGredy, 1964; J&P, 1967. Flowers crimson scarlet, semi-double (18 petals), flat, patio, medium blooms in clusters; low, compact bushy growth.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 169.  
 
A low, very free-flowering Floribunda. Kordes (Germany) 1964. ('Gertrud Westphal' x 'Lillie Marlène') Flowers continuously. Height: 60 cm (2 ft.)

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 169.  Includes photo(s).
 
Photographed in the Garden of the Rose, St. Albans, Hertfordshire.

Website/Catalog  (1977)  Page(s) 15.  
 
MARLENA® (Korta-Kordes) Fleurs semi-doubles rouge vif éclatant éclairé de minium. Variété basse. 40/50 cm

[no longer listed in 1978]

Book  (1974)  Page(s) 51.  
 
David Ruston, South Australia. Roses of Distinction. 
The only red floribundas that are truly different are the red 'Marlena', so compact and ideal for a border.....only grow twelve inches or so high. 

Website/Catalog  (1970)  Page(s) 11.  Includes photo(s).
 
MARLENA (Kordés 1964) M.D. Var. KORta 00438

Book  (1968)  Page(s) 38.  
 
Roy Rumsey.  The Best Roses of the Last Five Years.  
Marlena A welcome addition to the dwarf growing floribundas. The deep red florets cover a strong compact dwarf plant.

Magazine  (Mar 1967)  Page(s) 1. trimester, p. 16.  
 
Les Concours de Roses en Europe en 1966 ... 

ORLEANS, 10 septembre 1966 ...3° certificat  « Marlena ». Obt. Kordes (All.).

BELFAST...Floribundas ...Epine d'or : Marlena - Obt. Kordes