Flower Tattoo Designs for Women

Each flower has its own symbolism; a meaning. Read the Buzzle article before you decide which flower tattoo will suit you the most, and best represent your personality.

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into.
―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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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