Well, I don't see anything in what you've done that is causing problems. What do they look like now, at the end of the day? I still wonder if it's just too hot for them since you just planted them.
You can take this suggestion, or leave it, since it's just what I would try: I would probably give it until at least Thursday until I started really thinking something is wrong. I would lay off the water, except putting just a cup or two right at the root ball, by hand, on Wednesday.
I have read that roses don't like to have their leaves wet, but my only experience with roses so far (other than LOTS of reading) is a knockout rose that I planted about a month ago. It is still growing, has several buds, and looks healthy and happy. No leaves chewed on, no thrips damage to any blossoms. I only water it by hand, and haven't watered it from above. Although I plan to foliar feed it about once a month, with Garrett Juice, early in the morning.
Another thing I would be inclined to try (but, again, take this or leave it) would be to water with seaweed. It helps to establish strong roots, among other benefits.
One other thing: you don't mention is how thickly you mulched the site. My understanding is that roses like LOTS of organic matter. I have already added more partially completed compost on the soil surface around my rose.
Another thing I might try is to get some organic compost, scrape away the wood mulch, add and inch or so of compost all around the bush, then cover with the wood mulch.
Hope you're able to save your roses!!
_________________ God speed! Cara ** Take time to stop and smell the flowers! (or... as my ladybug refrigerator magnet says "take time to stop and eat the flowers!" )
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