I too am trying to save a climbing rose. My Paul Scarlett had to be moved this spring so my husband and I dug it up and divided it into three separtate plants and put each one into its own million dollar hole. We started out with the post hole digger and proceeded from there. It's been a struggle--they leaved out but it has been extremely dry so they have been watered considerably. There is a least one other thread on this site which will give you more information. Go to the opening page and to other forums then scroll down and you will find threads on roses, even heirloom roses. There is a lot of information available. M.