The Votes Are In!

Posted in Exhibitions, Exhibitions, Kiku, Video on November 6 2008, by Plant Talk

The polls have closed and the final results are in. Voters have made their choice. Time to announce the results of…our Kiku Poll!

Two weeks ago, we asked visitors to select their favorite kiku style and the race was tight. It seems all four display styles have their fans. In an extremely close survey, the dramatic single-stemmed ogiku pulled an upset, coming from behind for the win, earning 30 percent of the votes. In a very close second place was the dome-shaped ozukuri, with 28 percent. The new style, shino tsukuri, and the cascading kengai were tied for third, both with a respectable 21 percent.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in our fun little election. Be sure to see the displays in real life by visiting Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Chrysanthemum, which runs through November 16. This video gives you a preview of what you’ll enjoy.

Kiku 2008 from The New York Botanical Garden on Vimeo.