Lotusland

The central feature of the topiary garden is a large
working clock, 25 feet in diameter, that dates from 1955. The clock was
originally planted with cacti and other succulents that were replaced over time
with colored gravel. The clock was renovated in 1998, and the clock face now
features three different low-growing succulents and copper zodiac signs that
were crafted to replicate earlier ones. The clock is bordered by a ring of Senecio
mandraliscae.

The topiary garden surrounding the clock dates from 1958
when Madame Walska purchased a number of large topiary animals. Over the years
these declined, and the last remaining frames were removed in 1995. In 2001,
the area was re-designed by topiary artist/landscape designer Lori Ann David
along with staff, and now features new topiaries created in shapes reflecting
Madame Walska's original topiary circus. The new "zoo" of 26 animals
includes a camel, gorilla, giraffe, and seal as well as other frames shaped as
chess pieces and geometric shapes. A new low-growing boxwood maze was added at
the lower end of the garden, incorporating an original marble fountain and an
antique baptismal font.

More photos and information at: http://lotusland.org/