Touch of Class Hybrid Tea

Rated by the American Rose Society as the finest hybrid tea rose in the world. The blend pink, orange and cream and finish with coral pink with cream highlights. The 5 1/2″ blooms (petals 30) come on long cutting stems. An All-American Award Winner. The rose in the background is a climber, The Generous Gardener. Works well with Marmelade Skies , another hybrid tea rose.

In Texas, ‘Touch of Class’ performs best in Central and North Texas where humidity is moderate. It needs good air circulation, full sun, and consistent watering to manage black spot and heat stress, especially in East Texas. With proper pruning and feeding, this rose can provide continuous blooms from spring through fall.

Noted for its strong disease resistance, long stems, and high-centered form, it has earned multiple awards including All-America Rose Selections (AARS) 1986.

‘Touch of Class’ is a high-performing hybrid tea rose known for its elegant form and distinctive coral-pink blooms with hints of apricot and lighter reverse petals. It was bred by Swim & Christensen and introduced in 1984 by Jackson & Perkins.

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Questions and Answers About ‘Touch of Class’ Hybrid Tea Rose

1. Q: What color are the blooms of ‘Touch of Class’?
A: The blooms are coral-pink with a lighter reverse, sometimes described as salmon or apricot tones.

2. Q: Has ‘Touch of Class’ won any awards?
A: Yes, it won the All-America Rose Selections (AARS) award in 1986.

3. Q: What is the typical height and spread of this rose?
A: It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and about 2 to 3 feet wide.

4. Q: Does it do well in Texas gardens?
A: Yes, especially in Central and North Texas. In humid East Texas, disease pressure may require more maintenance.

5. Q: How often does it bloom?
A: It blooms repeatedly from spring through fall with proper deadheading.

6. Q: Is ‘Touch of Class’ fragrant?
A: It has a light, sweet fragrance, not overpowering but noticeable.

7. Q: What kind of care does it require?
A: It needs full sun, regular watering, well-drained soil, and monthly feeding during the growing season.

8. Q: How disease-resistant is this rose?
A: It shows good resistance to black spot and mildew, but humid conditions may still require monitoring.

9. Q: Is it good for cut flowers?
A: Yes, it’s one of the best. Its long stems and classic form make it ideal for vases.

10. Q: Can it be grown in containers?
A: Yes, but containers must be large, well-drained, and placed in full sun with regular feeding and watering.