Winter-Spring

• Late winter, after the possibility of freezing has passed, and early spring, when the roses are just coming out of their dormant period, are appropriate times for transplanting.
  
  

Effects

• Transplanting a rose bush while it is dormant or just emerging from the dormant state can mean less stress and shock to the plant, plus it's easier to prune while it's in the dormant cycle.
  
  

Summer

• Roses can be transplanted during the summer months when they are actively growing, but it is essential that the bush be kept shaded from the sun and well watered to prevent drying out during the transplanting process.
  
  

Time Frame

• Select early evening or an overcast day, when the heat of the sun will not be a factor.
  
  

Considerations

• Retain as much soil and feeder roots as possible when removing the root ball. Keep the bush well watered during and after the process, and protected from the sun. Transplant as quickly as possible. Do not allow the rose bush to dry out.