It’s lovely to see the Montbretia around the cottage blooming with vivid reds and oranges. Although a native of southern and eastern Africa these plant thrive on Tiree. They can be seen along the hedgerows and roadside verges bringing splashes of colour in late summer. Also known as Crocosmia, they are commonly known as coppertips or falling stars in the United States.

montbretia

Montbretia