Had to dig up a rose bush and it seems to be suffering now

Question: We sold our house and wanted to collect our rose bush. The new owners cut it way back before we could. It has started new growth and we had the neighbor dig it up for us. The root was massive and had to be cut away. We are told there is about a foot of root in the pot but the root is thick and has none of the smaller stringy roots we would expect. I have attached one picture of a bloom from a previous year to help identify it. According to PictureThis it is a China Rose. I have also attached two pictures of it in the pot after being dug up. We are using a tomato cage to support it. It is wilting at the ends of the new growth. My questions: how should we care for it to revive it? Should we plant it immediately or wait until fall? How much water/sun should we be giving it in its present condition? Is there any hope for it? Any advice/help would be most welcome.

responder: An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 23, 2023, 8:51 AM EDT
response: Wayne,  You may be able to save it.  To give it a fair chance for survival follow the instructions below.  Find a location that get 6 -8 hours of direct sunlight and has good drainage.  Cut down the canes to about 6 - 8 inches.  Dig a hole about 18 inches in diameter and at least 20 inches deep. The depth is to assure loose soil below the root growth area for good drainage. Rose roots thrive and do their best in a light and airy clay that has been modified by the addition of  a lot of organic matter, such as peat moss, cow manure or compost.   Follow instructions for planting a bare root rose.  To plant a bare root rose, the roots should be trimmed. With pruning shears remove any broken roots and trim the roots to a length that will conveniently, with ample room on all sides, fit into the hole. Roots 8 to 10 inches long are sufficient. Do not try to stuff 2 feet of roots into the hole by wrapping them in a spiral. Properly pruned roots will hopefully sprout plenty of new rootlets as the bush becomes established. Toss a handful of superphosphate fertilizer or bone meal into the hole and mix it with the soil that will immediately surround the roots. This is the only fertilizer that need be added during the planting process. Any other fertilization should wait until the bushes are established as evidenced by sprouting leaves and new canes. The shot of phosphorus given at planting time stimulates root growth, a newly planted rosebush's most immediate task, plus phosphorus moves slowly through the soil. Use any leftover organic matter to mound up over the canes to a height of approx. 4 -5 inches. The soil mound, which should be gradually removed after two to three weeks, will protect the newly planted bush while it begins to establish a new root system and will do the all-important task of keeping the bush from drying out. Good luck!  Pam Voss MSUE Master Gardener

responder: The Question Asker Replied June 23, 2023, 3:13 PM EDT
response: Thank you!!

responder: An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 25, 2023, 8:31 AM EDT
response: You're welcome!  pv

responder: The Question Asker Replied August 21, 2023, 4:22 PM EDT
response: Hello,  It's me again. The rose is looking good but I have a concern. I am attaching two pictures, one shows the new growth the other shows some sort of damage maybe? I had removed the mounded dirt as per instructions and did not see this at the time. Any ideas? will kill this cane? Should I mound dirt over it?  Help please. Wayne

responder: An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 23, 2023, 11:04 AM EDT
response: Hi Wayne,  Smooth over the peeled away bark that is still attached to the cane. This will act as a covering over the wound. Hopefully the damage won't impact the plant.  Consider putting wire fencing (chicken wire) around the rose to eliminate potential critter damage.  Pam