I have posted several comments on this rose before complaining about the health of this rose and I thought that its problem was its suseptiblity to mildew and blackspot but this year I found that I have a Thrips infestation and after spraying for this as well as fungus,I have had better and more blooms. I still have Thrips but it is sort of under control, if you ever get it under control, and I expect much more from this potentially great rose in the future.

Touch of Class is one of the best roses I've ever grown. I live in the Southern United States and this rose holds up to the heat. The coral pink buds open to a perfect tea rose shape. Very good as a cut rose. In my garden this rose grows to about 5 feet and bears large roses on long stems. It has healthy dark green leaves. The fragrance is light and tea-like.