From my experience, both seasons seem to be equally good for transplanting roses.
That said, I don't know what zone you're in. I assume that some of our more northern members would be pushing the window to get their roses reestablished before itÂs too cold (a caveat here as IÂve never lived in a zone colder than 7B/8A, so IÂve never had to worry too much about such things).

As for the new location helping clear up your blackspot Generally speaking, better drainage is definitely more conducive to good rose health, and thus helps in fighting off diseases. But IÂd say good exposure to morning sunlight is probably more effective at combating blackspot, especially here in the humid south.

Are the varieties you want to move the same as the roses in the new bed?
Because some roses are more resistant to disease than others.

In MY climate, I can start moving roses in about 3 weeks.
I can keep on moving them right through February.
And in the face of real need, I have moved roses in July.

But WHERE you are located matters.

Jeri

I am seriously thinking of moving my climber Eden. I have 2 choices cut my redbud tree down or move the Rose. Would I cut the climber down to like 10 inches then dig out and move. The climber bloomed with only one rose on it and it is being shaded by tree from the east and house The rose is 1 1/2 yrs old. Suggestions

Personally, I'd cut down the redbud, tho I know it's almost sacrilege to say so. They are pretty for two weeks and the rest of the year shed twigs, seedlings, and leaves, and they crack and break and die back on the flimsiest excuse.

That said, you might try compromise. Thin the redbud heavily and use it for scaffolding for Eden.

If you feel you must move the rose, I wouldn't take it down that far (unless it's on a few feet now). A third to half is sufficient. And I've actually moved climbers with all their canes waving wildly in mid-summer. Roses are tougher than you think.

catsrose: thanks,I will be gone for about a week during Thanksgiving and I told my son to thin out the tree so sun would shine thru or just cut it down. I'm like you pretty when it first blooms and then a pain.