Flower Tattoo Designs for Women

Each flower has its own symbolism; a meaning. Read the ThoughtfulTattoos article before you decide which flower tattoo will suit you the most, and best represent your personality.
Sheetal Mandora
Last Updated: Jan 17, 2018
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into.
―Henry Beecher, Life Thoughts, 1858
―Henry Beecher, Life Thoughts, 1858
Since the ancient time, many ancient cultures have witnessed and donned tattoos. A portrait of self-expressionism, tattoos have now become a way of life. We all recognize and believe that flower tattoos are rather feminine, plus these tattoos make a statement that women with tattoos are also accepted (which was not the case quite some time ago).
Although some of the designs may seem simple and delicate, many women have experimented with their tattoos personifying boldness and vibrant colors.
Although some of the designs may seem simple and delicate, many women have experimented with their tattoos personifying boldness and vibrant colors.
Designs to Consider
Before we get to the different meanings associated with the variety of flowers, why don't you take a look at the following designs for some inspiration.











Meanings of Different Flowers as Tattoos
Baby's Breath ~ Innocence
Balsam ~ Ardent love
Bells of Ireland ~ Good luck
Bouvardia ~ Enthusiasm
Cactus ~ Endurance
Calla Lily ~ Magnificent beauty
Camellia ~ Gratitude
Camellia, Pink ~ Longing for you
Camellia, Red ~ You're a flame in my heart
Camellia, White ~ You're adorable
Carnation ~ Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman
Carnation, Pink ~ A woman's love, I'll never forget you, mother's love
Carnation, Red ~ Admiration, my heart aches for you, fascination
Balsam ~ Ardent love
Bells of Ireland ~ Good luck
Bouvardia ~ Enthusiasm
Cactus ~ Endurance
Calla Lily ~ Magnificent beauty
Camellia ~ Gratitude
Camellia, Pink ~ Longing for you
Camellia, Red ~ You're a flame in my heart
Camellia, White ~ You're adorable
Carnation ~ Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman
Carnation, Pink ~ A woman's love, I'll never forget you, mother's love
Carnation, Red ~ Admiration, my heart aches for you, fascination
Carnation, White ~ Innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely, pure love, ardent love, good luck
Chrysanthemum ~ Cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth
Chrysanthemum, Red ~ I love
Chrysanthemum White ~ Truth, loyal love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow ~ Slighted love
Chrysanthemum, Red ~ I love
Chrysanthemum White ~ Truth, loyal love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow ~ Slighted love
Daffodil ~ Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one, chivalry
Daffodil (Several) ~ Joy, happiness
Chrysanthemum ~ Cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth
Chrysanthemum, Red ~ I love
Chrysanthemum White ~ Truth, loyal love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow ~ Slighted love
Chrysanthemum, Red ~ I love
Chrysanthemum White ~ Truth, loyal love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow ~ Slighted love
Daffodil ~ Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one, chivalry
Daffodil (Several) ~ Joy, happiness
Daisy ~ Innocence, loyal love, I'll never tell, purity
Dandelion ~ Faithfulness, happiness, love's oracle
Day Lily ~ Coquetry, Chinese emblem for mother
Eremurus ~ Endurance
Euphorbia ~ Persistence
Forget-Me-Not ~ True love, hope, remembrance, memories
Freesia ~ Innocence, thoughtfulness
Gardenia ~ You're lovely, secret love, joy, sweet love, good luck
Gladiolus ~ Strength of character, remembrance, infatuation, splendid beauty, give me a break
Gloxinia ~ Love at first sight
Dandelion ~ Faithfulness, happiness, love's oracle
Day Lily ~ Coquetry, Chinese emblem for mother
Eremurus ~ Endurance
Euphorbia ~ Persistence
Forget-Me-Not ~ True love, hope, remembrance, memories
Freesia ~ Innocence, thoughtfulness
Gardenia ~ You're lovely, secret love, joy, sweet love, good luck
Gladiolus ~ Strength of character, remembrance, infatuation, splendid beauty, give me a break
Gloxinia ~ Love at first sight
Heather, Lavender ~ Admiration, solitude, beauty
Heather, White ~ Protection, wishes will come true
Hibiscus ~ Delicate beauty
Holly ~ Foresight, defense, domestic happiness, enchantment
Hollyhock ~ Ambition, fruitfulness
Honeysuckle ~ Bonds of love
Huckleberry ~ Simple pleasure
Hyacinth ~ Sport, play, games, rashness, dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth, Blue ~ Constancy
Hyacinth, Red/Pink ~ Play
Iris ~ Wisdom, emblem of France, faith, hope, my compliments
Iris, White ~ Purity
Heather, White ~ Protection, wishes will come true
Hibiscus ~ Delicate beauty
Holly ~ Foresight, defense, domestic happiness, enchantment
Hollyhock ~ Ambition, fruitfulness
Honeysuckle ~ Bonds of love
Huckleberry ~ Simple pleasure
Hyacinth ~ Sport, play, games, rashness, dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth, Blue ~ Constancy
Hyacinth, Red/Pink ~ Play
Iris ~ Wisdom, emblem of France, faith, hope, my compliments
Iris, White ~ Purity
Jasmine, White ~ Amiability, I attach myself to you, sensuality, attachment
Jasmine, Spanish ~ Sensuality
Jasmine, yellow ~ Empathy, love me, affection returned, desire
Lady Slipper ~ Capricious beauty
Larkspur, Purple ~ First love
Lavender ~ Devotion
Leatherleaf Fern ~ Fascination
Lilac ~ Youthful, humility, confidence
Lily ~ Majesty, wealth, pride, innocence, purity
Lily, White ~ Purity, modesty, virginity, majesty
Magnolia ~ Dignity, love of nature, nobility
Mimosa ~ Sensitivity
Mint ~ Virtue
Jasmine, Spanish ~ Sensuality
Jasmine, yellow ~ Empathy, love me, affection returned, desire
Lady Slipper ~ Capricious beauty
Larkspur, Purple ~ First love
Lavender ~ Devotion
Leatherleaf Fern ~ Fascination
Lilac ~ Youthful, humility, confidence
Lily ~ Majesty, wealth, pride, innocence, purity
Lily, White ~ Purity, modesty, virginity, majesty
Magnolia ~ Dignity, love of nature, nobility
Mimosa ~ Sensitivity
Mint ~ Virtue
Mistletoe ~ Kiss me, affection, to surmount difficulties, sacred plant of India
Morning Glory ~ Loves you
Moss ~ Maternal love, charity
Narcissus ~ Egotism, conceit, self-love, self-admiration, formality
Nasturtium ~ Conquest, victory in battle
Oak Leaves ~ Bravery
Olive Branch ~ Peace
Orange Blossom ~ Purity, innocence, eternal love, marriage, and fruitfulness, fertility
Orchid ~ Rare beauty, love, beautiful lady, Chinese symbol for many children, long life
Palm Leaves ~ Victory, success
Morning Glory ~ Loves you
Moss ~ Maternal love, charity
Narcissus ~ Egotism, conceit, self-love, self-admiration, formality
Nasturtium ~ Conquest, victory in battle
Oak Leaves ~ Bravery
Olive Branch ~ Peace
Orange Blossom ~ Purity, innocence, eternal love, marriage, and fruitfulness, fertility
Orchid ~ Rare beauty, love, beautiful lady, Chinese symbol for many children, long life
Palm Leaves ~ Victory, success
Peppermint ~ Cordiality
Periwinkle ~ Friendship
Poppy ~ Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination
Poppy, Red ~ Pleasure, consolation
Poppy, Yellow ~ Wealth, success
Primrose ~ I can't live without you
Primrose, Evening ~ Happy love
Queen Anne's Lace ~ Haven
Ranunculus ~ You are radiant with charm, radiant charm
Rose ~ Love, passion, perfection
Rose, Burgundy ~ Beauty within
Rose, Coral ~ Desire
Rose, Dark Crimson ~ Mourning
Rose, Hibiscus ~ Delicate beauty
Rose, Lavender ~ Love at first sight, enchantment
Periwinkle ~ Friendship
Poppy ~ Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination
Poppy, Red ~ Pleasure, consolation
Poppy, Yellow ~ Wealth, success
Primrose ~ I can't live without you
Primrose, Evening ~ Happy love
Queen Anne's Lace ~ Haven
Ranunculus ~ You are radiant with charm, radiant charm
Rose ~ Love, passion, perfection
Rose, Burgundy ~ Beauty within
Rose, Coral ~ Desire
Rose, Dark Crimson ~ Mourning
Rose, Hibiscus ~ Delicate beauty
Rose, Lavender ~ Love at first sight, enchantment
Rose, Leaf ~ You may hope
Rose, Moss ~ Confessions of love
Rose Orange ~ Fascination, display feeling of enthusiasm
Rose, Peach ~ Desire, gratitude, appreciation, admiration, sympathy, modesty
Rose, Pink ~ Happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, sympathy
Rose, Dark Pink ~ Thankfulness
Rose, Light Pink ~ Grace, gladness, joy, perfect happiness, please believe me, gratitude, admiration, gentility
Rose, Red ~ Love, passion, respect, courage, I love you, beauty, pure and lovely, prosperity
Rose, Moss ~ Confessions of love
Rose Orange ~ Fascination, display feeling of enthusiasm
Rose, Peach ~ Desire, gratitude, appreciation, admiration, sympathy, modesty
Rose, Pink ~ Happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, sympathy
Rose, Dark Pink ~ Thankfulness
Rose, Light Pink ~ Grace, gladness, joy, perfect happiness, please believe me, gratitude, admiration, gentility
Rose, Red ~ Love, passion, respect, courage, I love you, beauty, pure and lovely, prosperity
Rose, Deep Red ~ Unselfconscious beauty
Rose, Single, Full Bloom ~ I love you, I still love you, new love
Rose Bud, Small ~ Pure and lovely, beauty and youth, a heart innocent of love
Rose, Thornless ~ Love at first sight
Rose, White ~ Innocence, purity, silence, friendship, truth, virtue, spiritual love
Rose, White, Dead ~ Death is preferable to loss of virtue
Rose, Yellow ~ Joy, friendship, true love, decrease of love, jealousy, try to care, freedom
Rose, Single, Full Bloom ~ I love you, I still love you, new love
Rose Bud, Small ~ Pure and lovely, beauty and youth, a heart innocent of love
Rose, Thornless ~ Love at first sight
Rose, White ~ Innocence, purity, silence, friendship, truth, virtue, spiritual love
Rose, White, Dead ~ Death is preferable to loss of virtue
Rose, Yellow ~ Joy, friendship, true love, decrease of love, jealousy, try to care, freedom
Tulip, Yellow ~ Hopeless love, there's sunshine in your smile
Violet ~ Modesty, faithfulness, innocence, understated beauty
Violet, Blue ~ Watchfulness, faithfulness, I'll always be true
Violet, Purple ~ Thoughts of you, blue love
Violet, White ~ Let's take a chance, youthful innocence
Violet, Yellow ~ Love of country
Water Lily ~ Purity of heart
Weeping Willow ~ Mourning
Wheat ~ Friendliness
Yarrow ~ Healing, sorrow
Zinnia ~ Thoughts of absent friends, in memory of an absent friend
Violet ~ Modesty, faithfulness, innocence, understated beauty
Violet, Blue ~ Watchfulness, faithfulness, I'll always be true
Violet, Purple ~ Thoughts of you, blue love
Violet, White ~ Let's take a chance, youthful innocence
Violet, Yellow ~ Love of country
Water Lily ~ Purity of heart
Weeping Willow ~ Mourning
Wheat ~ Friendliness
Yarrow ~ Healing, sorrow
Zinnia ~ Thoughts of absent friends, in memory of an absent friend