Flower clock alarm triggered by flowers

Monday, 9 August 2021 04:30

The famous flower clock in the Jardin Anglais in Geneva is protected by an alarm.

If anyone gets too close and starts to trample on the flowers – the alarm will sound, hopefully scaring them off.

But it’s been going off regularly recently – normally without anyone in sight.

Technicians believe the heavy rain with the sun means the plants are growing too quickly – which is triggering the alarm.

Further research is being undertaken, but some plants could be replaced, which would be a relief to local residents.

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