[From Roses, by Cruse, p. 8:] the east of North America. They sucker very freely, and the leaves have magnificent autumn colouring. Their flowers are single and deep pink in colour.

[From Growing Old-Fashioned Roses, by Trevor Nottle, p. 12:] Carolinae... The roses from Carolina... the only ones which enjoy growing in wet ground and in mild shade... distinct from other roses in that the autumn leaves can be very richly coloured in shades of scarlet, orange and gold.