The area is also famous for the Horloge Fleurie de Genève, which attracts busloads of tourists from all over the world, particularly from Asia. Many people are sometimes disappointed by its relatively simple appearance, but the clock is actually best known for its technical feat: the seconds hand, at 2.5 metres long, is the largest in the world. Since its creation in 1955, the clock has been adorned with 6,500 plants, which are regularly maintained by Geneva's Services des Espaces Verts et de l'Environnement. They are arranged in eight circles that change colour with the seasons.
As well as the flower clock, the Jardin Anglais is also home to several statues, including one of Sir Winston Churchill and one of Geneva's founder, Henri Dunant. Visitors can also enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains.