Touch of Class Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘JACtouch’ Touch of Class

Touch of Class is a refined hybrid tea rose with luminous coral-peach blooms brushed in pink, radiating elegance and warmth. Bred by Jack E. Christensen in 1984, it’s a multi-award-winning variety prized for its perfect form, long stems, and strong fruity fragrance. Ideal for cutting gardens and show displays, it delivers consistent, exhibition-quality blooms and dependable health in the landscape.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Jack E. Christensen (1984)

🎨 Color: Coral-peach with pink highlights
🌸 Petal Count: 30–35
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, classic hybrid tea
📏 Bloom Size: 4–5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer spring through autumn
🏺 Vase Life: 5–7 days
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, fruity

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, well-branched with long cutting stems
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: 4–5′
↔️ Width: 2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — clean foliage and reliable rebloom
🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Intermountain West, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast