Floral Clock in Christchurch

Floral Clock in Christchurch

Floral Clock in Christchurch is an amazing sculpture which is sure to impress you at the very first sight. Ever thought of a giant clock with its arms ticking away across the numbers which are actually ravishingly beautiful floral designs? Floral Clock in Christchurch is a wonderful site to experience what the gifts of the nature and the excellence of human endeavor can do when they are teamed together for a novel purpose.

Features of Floral Clock in Christchurch

  -  Floral Clock in Christchurch is situated in front of the Salvation Army Citadel.
  -  It is located on the reserve in Victoria Square south west of Town Hall adjoining the amphitheatre.
  -  The citizens of Christchurch received this brilliant gift on the 5th of April, 1955, thanks to the efforts of the Calder Mackay Company in conjunction with the Christchurch Beautifying Association.
  -  The purpose behind the entire thing was to make the Calder Mackay's celebration of their 25th anniversary in 1953 a memorable one.
  -  The clock mechanisms were engineered by the prestigious English Clock Systems who were based in London.
  -  Installation work of the mechanisms was done by Christchurch Council engineers.
  -  The face of the clock is 8.2 meters in diameter and requires about 14 000 plants each year for the floral design.
  -  Two bronze plaques are set into the wall at its base.
  -  Two plantings are undertaken every year with a different pattern for each one. There is a planting in the autumn and another in spring.
  -  This system provides a floral effect all year round reflecting the colors and patterns of the seasonal blossoms.
  -  The setting features a border of shrubs and a metal fence.
  -  After discussions concerning the placement for the clock, it was decided to locate it outside the Salvation Army citadel beside the Parkroyal.
  -  The spot in Victoria Square proves that it was keeping esteemed company with the other Christchurch public monuments.
  -  Later in the year, in order to maintain the perfect settings and to protect it, the council made the decision to fence the clock.

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