There is some preparation to be done before you transplant roses, mainly pruning. Because of this, you would never transplant roses in the main growing season.
Firstly check well for blackspot and get rid of any stems that may be affected.
Secondly get rid of any dead end stems. Not all stems will bear flowers, so get rid of those that affect the shape of the plant and are too close together. Always keep enough stems to have leaves to provide energy. Wherever you cut off stems you must rub in some dead to make the cut less attractive to invading insects.
Thirdly remember that roses grow best in aerated soil so use a good potting mix – it encourages fast growth of lots of feeder roots.

Moving an established rose bush involves being very careful to remove as much of the root ball as possible. Dig out about a foot from the bush, and keep digging in a circle while you loosen the roots.

While roses will recover from being moved, follow some commonsense tips.
- prepare the ground in advance
- thoroughly water the bush before transplanting
- try not to do this on a super hot day. A dry plant will not survive
-if the tips wilt, increase watering and prune