Water
Water moderately when the soil surface feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this plant prefers slightly drier conditions once established. Reduce watering significantly during winter months to prevent root rot.
Also known as Dyer's Madder · Hedge Madder · Wild Madder
Rubia peregrina, a scrambling evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean region, features small, leathery leaves and produces inconspicuous flowers followed by black
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.
Light
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the soil surface feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this plant prefers slightly drier conditions once established. Reduce watering significantly during winter months to prevent root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can also be done after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring, or by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium with bottom heat.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid waterlogging.
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Where Rubia Peregrina (Rubia peregrina) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Rubia |
| Species | Rubia peregrina |
Similar in genus Rubia
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