Flower Tattoos

The flower has been a symbol of natural beauty for hundreds of years. While flower tattoos are more likely on females, these vibrant images are not just for women. Flower tattoos have adorned virile men for years as accompaniments to other symbols such as crosses, banners, and various other figures. Such tattoo designs can be found at membership sites such as Tattoo Me Now and Chopper Tattoo

Besides being beautiful, flowers are representative of many ideas and beliefs. Flowers in general symbolize nature, birth, regeneration, and the cycle of life. Individually, most flowers have significant associations as well.

The Rose is likely the most popular flower tattoo. The significance of the rose is its association with relationships. The color plays a key role in what the flower represents, for instance, the red rose proclaims beauty, love, courage, and respect, the yellow rose speaks of joy, gladness, and friendship. The pink rose symbolizes appreciation, and grace, while a black rose signifies death. The number of roses is a significant symbol as well. A single rose of any color says devotion, two roses intertwined cries “marry me”, and six roses imply a need to be loved or cherished.

Next to the rose, the Iris is the most symbolic flower. Named for the Greek goddess, the Iris has long been associated with good news. The three petals represent faith, courage, and wisdom.

The lotus flower is symbolic of perseverance in adversity, faithfulness, beauty, and light. It also represents purity and divine wisdom. The Anemone and the Poppy represent death and sleep, and Carnations can mean many things based on the color. A white carnation, once considered an aphrodisiac, symbolizes betrothal, love and fertility, while a yellow carnation signifies rejection and a red one denotes an aching heart.

There are many striking flowers to choose from when considering a botanical tattoo. The most effective are those that are bright and colorful, have recognizable petals and stems, and represent clearly the sentiment of your choosing.