To enrich the soil, dig in some general purpose compost. If you are planting a climbing or rambling rose, fix a stout garden trellis first as a support. Loosen the soil around the hole with a fork. Place the rose in the hole. With bare-rooted plants, spread the roots out across the bottom.
Half fill the hole with soil.
Tread the soil in and add a little water. Replace the rest of the soil, tread it down firmly, then water. There are many roses to choose from but the following all carry the Royal National Rose Society's 'Roses of Special Merit' Award. This means they are suitable for most gardens. Looking after your roses Snip off the dead heads of finished flowers weekly to promote re-growth.