Floral Tattoos

Floral tattoos are a common choice among people who are not necessarily looking for a special meaning behind their tattoo, but rather a beautiful image.  However each flower does carry a special meaning so you may want to do a little research before making your final decision.

There are several different types of flowers that work well in tattoos.  Different meanings have been associated with the different types of flowers.

• Daisy:  The daisy means innocence.
• Carnation:  There are a few different meaning associated with the Carnation flower, depending on what color it is.

1. Pink:  The pink Carnation stands for gratitude.
2. Red:  The red Carnation stands for flashy.
3. Yellow:  The yellow Carnation stands for cheerful.
4. White:  The white Carnation stands or remembrance.
5. Striped:  The striped Carnation stands for refusal.

• Pansy:  The Pansy is associated with loving thoughts.
• Bluebell:  The Bluebell stands for everlasting love.
• Forget Me Not:  The Forget Me Not means to remember me forever.
• Ivy:  Ivy is associated with fidelity.
• Dahlia:  The Dahlia stands for both good taste and instability.
• Lotus:  The Lotus has religious meanings to both the Hindus and Buddhists.
• Tulips:  The Tulip stands for believe in me.
• Daffodil:  The Daffodil is associated with chivalry.
• Violet:  The Violet stands for faithfulness.
• Poppy:  The Poppy means consolation.
• Lilly:  The Lilly has different meanings depending on which species of flower it is.

1. The Calla Lily stands for regal.
2. The Casablanca Lily stand for celebration.
3. The Day Lily stands for enthusiasm.
4. The Stargazer Lily stands for ambition.

With so many types of flowers to choose from, there is sure to be something suitable for everyone.  Flowers are often depicted in a couple of ways; the realistic flower and the more cartoon type flower.  Both of these options work very nicely in tattoos, and the final decision is up to the individual.

Common Placement of Floral Tattoos

There is such a variety in both design and size, that a floral tattoo can be placed anywhere on the body.  They are commonly placed on the arms, legs, neck, lower back, and belly on women.  Men usually combine the flower with another design, and usually have their flower inked on the arms or legs.

Flower tattoos have always been among the most popular design.  They are great as single tattoos, and also fit nicely into larger pieces like armbands and back pieces.  Flowers can be incorporated into tribal and Celtic designs also.

Where to go from here:

• What a Flower Tattoo Really Says
• Flowers For Your Floral Tattoos – Tropical Flower Tattoos
• Meanings Of Flower Tattoos – Flower Foot Tattoo
• Planning A Flower Tattoo?