Hybrid Tea Rose 'Touch of Class': Krilof's 1984 Coral Crown

Introduced in 1984 by Krilof, 'Touch of Class' (PP5165, also known as KRIcarlo, Maréchal Le Clerc) is a hybrid tea that wears its coral-pink blooms with aristocratic bearing. The name says it all—this rose has class, from its perfect form to its glowing color.

Botanical Profile

The long, elegant buds unfurl into large, high-centered flowers 5-6 inches across, a glowing coral-pink with a silvery-pink reverse. The fragrance is moderate, sweet tea. The plant is upright and vigorous, 4-5 feet tall, with dark green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage. 'Touch of Class' was an All-America Rose Selections winner, honored for its perfect combination of color, form, and garden performance. The coral-pink shade is notoriously difficult to stabilize—many fade to washed-out pink. This one holds. A rose that earned its name in the show ring and keeps it in the garden.