From ground: Begin by
watering the tea rose plant to make the soil damp and easier to work with. Carefully dig a wide loop around the plant using your spade or shovel, aiming to keep the majority of the root ball intact. Carefully ease the shovel under the root ball to lift the plant from its original position.
From pot: Water the tea rose and gently tip the pot sideways to slide the plant out. It's important not to pull from the stem, as this can harm the plant. Instead, if it's stuck, tap or shake the pot to loosen the soil and roots.
From Seedling Tray: If tea rose is in a seedling tray, water first, then flip the tray upside down while holding your hand over the soil and plant. The seedlings and soil should slide out together. From there, gently separate tea rose from the other seedlings, making sure to keep its root system intact.