We love flowers. Give us any type of flower, in any kind of form and we will be happy. We cannot resist a floral print on a dress, we adore blooms circling our heads at festivals and we especially love receiving a surprise bouquet. Another category we heart is flower tattoos. There are many different kinds of tattoos that are beautiful in their own right, but a floral tattoo design is practically guaranteed to get all of the likes.
Flower tattoos are brilliant because of their versatility. Just think of all of the different kinds of flowers you have to choose from. You can select a single type or you can have as many different flowers as you would find in a garden. A floral tattoo is also stunning no matter where you put it. A bloom on your ear is as whimsical as one snaking down your arm. Then there are all of the different styles you can play with, from minimalist line designs to watercolor ink. One of the best parts about floral tats is you don’t have to be able to identify whether something is a ranunculus or a rhododendron to be able to appreciate their beauty.
Whether you’re looking for some inspo for your latest tat or you just want to see some beautiful (ink) flowers, scroll through the gallery to see flower tattoo designs that are as pretty as the blossoms you would find in a garden.
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37 Flower Tattoos That Are As Stunning As the Real Blooms
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Growing Up
This is a tattoo that is meant for backless tops. Note that it would still look cute peeking out of a shirt with a higher back. Don't forget to try it with your cut-out tops as well.
Image: @inktracetattoo
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Pretty as a Poppy
Whoever said you should color inside the lines obviously hadn't seen this watercolor tattoo. The splash of red in the center suits the flowing style. It's perfectly imperfect.
Image: @kattkottattoo
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Coming Up Roses
A flower is the perfect "period" on a quote tattoo. A blooming bud is also a great symbol when paired with a positive message.
Image: @choi__sol
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The Thistle of It
The thistle is underappreciated and it is ink like this that will help change things. This watercolor tattoo is bold, fun and shows you should never judge a flower by its thorns.
Image: @oldlondonroadtattoos
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Blooming Beautiful
Calling all crop top lovers. This is the ink for you. The off-center placement is a twist on the usual lower back tattoo.
Image: @tattooer_dohi
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A Rosy Idea
A rose tattoo is arguably the most common type of floral ink, but you've probably never seen one like this before. The quote stem and placement make it as unique as, well, a rose.
Image: @tattooistgoeul
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Elbows Out
Our elbows are a neglected part of our bodies. This floral ink will help put your elbow front and center.
Image: @caity_rose_tattoos
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Couple of Carnations
When you first look at these flowers, it almost appears like you could pick them right off her arm. They look that 3-D.
Image: @joicewang.nyc
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Daisy Dot
This is all the evidence you need that good things do come in small packages. This itty-bitty daisy tat is adorable. It's also great if you have a low pain tolerance because it will take minutes to do.
Image: @melanie_nagy
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Forget Me Not
It would be hard to forget a beautiful tat like this. You don't even need color thanks to the line work and dotwork. If you had a tattoo like this, you would want to cut all of the sleeves off of your tops to show it off.
Image: @lillyanchor
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Palms Down
How's this for placement? The mandala flower is a perfect fit on the back of her hand. It would be up to you if you want to coordinate or contrast your nail polish.
Image: @hayz986
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Follow the Lines
A floral tat works on almost any part of your body. It doesn't matter how big or small. If you want something on the larger side, try some blooms on your upper thigh. Then make sure you stock up on miniskirts and cutoffs to show your ink off.
Image: @tattooist_of
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Familiar Flora
Forget about the tights, have a floral tattoo just visible under the hem of your dress. The mix of the different colored blossoms is as stunning as any pair of patterned tights.
Image: @annytrevino
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Off the Shoulder
Tattoo rule number three: When it comes to your ink, have your design work with the shape of your body. This flower tattoo on the shoulder is the perfect example of this.
Image: @hayley.tattoo.art
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Need a Hand?
How's this for a surreal touch? You have a hand tattoo giving a bouquet of flowers on your arm.
Image: @karstenlenjoint
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In Your Ear
If you're considering getting your first tattoo, this dainty ear tattoo is a great starting point. If you have long hair, make sure you tuck them behind your ear so everyone can see your beautiful bloom.
Image: @_ch11388
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What's Behind?
You can experiment with a surprising number of different ear ink placements and styles. This one flower tattoo design showcases some blooms behind the ear.
Image: @zihee_tattoo
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No Piercings Necessary
You don't need any earrings when you have a floral tattoo curving up your ear. The colorful flower is as striking as a shiny earring. Ear cuffs included.
Image: @tattoulip
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Simply Stunning
You may think that bigger bouquets are better in real life, but the same rule doesn't necessarily apply to flower tattoos. These two crossing stems create a back tattoo that is a minimalist's dream.
Image: @ediordu
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Bold Blossom
We may think of flowers as being delicate and dainty, but they can also be bold. Would you call this peony ink dainty with its triangular frame and black details? Thought not.
Image: @foreverdarkwoodstattoo
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Lovely in Lavender
It's not just lavender hair that is popular. Lavender sprig ink is a common theme thanks to its positive symbolism about elegance, adventures and being regal.
Image: @noogintattoo
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A Different Kind of Bulb
We have seen flowers in all different kinds of vases, but have you ever seen them in a light bulb? Didn't think so. It's unique and cute. You can also come up with your own symbolism for it.
Image: @recifetattoos
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Daisies 'n' Dots
Remember: You don't need color to make your flower tattoo. The dotwork details in this ink make the flowers appear so real that they look like they're about to sprout from her arm. And that is a compliment.
Image: @woodside_tattoos
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Do You Accept This Rose?
"Pretty" and "sweet" are some of the common words we use to describe floral tattoos, but there are other options. This skeleton hand with rose ink is a creepy-cool alternative.
Image: @anasilvestre
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Tulip Tat
This ink makes it look like the tulips are blowing in the wind. You can practically feel the warm spring breeze on you. Ahh.
Image: @aceshighldub
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Lively Lily
Instead of having that wrist tattoo go horizontally across, have it snake vertically up your arm. After all, that is the direction flowers grow in.
Image: @kowai_girl
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Blooming Bouquet
This may just be one of the sweetest bouquets you will ever receive. What is great about it is you will be able to keep it forever. You know these flowers will never wilt.
Image: @cocoschwarz
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A Different Armband
Now this is the type of armband you will never get tired of. Unlike your chunky bracelet version, this sunflower tat will stay in place.
Image: @tytetujes
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Frame It
This black line magnolia tattoo was so magnificent that it deserved framing. You may not be able to hang this artwork on your wall, but your body is a suitable alternative.
Image: @ana_intheskywithdiamonds
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One Tu-lip
There is something to be said for simplicity when it comes to our wardrobes and flower tattoos. The bold lines and minimalist design of this design speaks to that.
Image: @european.son.420
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Good Combination
Nature girls may want to combine their floral tattoos with some fauna. Note that a paper crane works just as well as a feathered version.
Image: @lu_risi_tattoo
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Lotus Love
Some floral tattoos are abstract, while others are bold. This one is all about the detail. The more you look at it, the more things you notice.
Image: @scorpionstattoo
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Delicate Doodle
We cannot forget about ankle tattoos. This teeny bouquet will look very cute peeking out from under your shoes and socks.
Image: @hello.tattoo
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Blown Away
This flower tattoo design is enough to make you completely change your stance on dandelions. The way it "blows" across the shoulder is beautiful.
Image: @ilwolhongdam
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Hi, Hydrangea
The hydrangea is sprouting up the back of her leg. The mix of the cursive font with the delicate colors creates an oh-so-pretty tat.
Image: @tattooist_banul
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On the Collar
Who says that the petals have to be the focus? This collarbone ink is all about the leaves, stems and buds.
Image: @__jesschen__
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Floral Finger
The "Shhh..." finger tattoo is clever and all, but a flower tat is also made for your digit. It's growing from the knuckle up.
Image: @justsmalltattoos
