Some flower designs are classic and timeless, seen often but remaining popular. The rose is one such flower, and one which can represent a variety of different meanings depending on its color and on the individual wearing the tattoo. For example, a red rose may represent love or courage, while a pink rose symbolizes grace. A rosebud meanwhile stands for youth. The orchid is another popular flower that isn't gender specific, and appears in many colors. This flower has come to represent beauty and wealth, but also passion and procreation.
Some people favor tattoo designs based on the flowers found in Hawaii. These include the lily. While hardly exclusive to Hawaii, the lily is often associated with the island and incorporated within other Hawaiian tattoo designs. Lilies are typically inked in warm colors such as orange and red, as opposed to white, to reflect the warmth of Hawaii and its natives. The hibiscus is often found in Hawaii, and in tattoo form, this colorful flower represents beauty as well as peace and happiness, with its delicate appearance.
Some types of flower tattoo design are favored more by women than men, typically due to the connotations these flowers have been given through the ages. The daisy, for instance, is a flower which became associated with innocence during the Renaissance period, and has since symbolized chastity and purity when connected with young women. The flower also has associations with peacefulness. The sunflower is a big and bold type of flower tattoo, and one which really stands out when it appears on a woman's arm, for example. In terms of symbolism, the sunflower has come to stand for adoration as well as loyalty.
Tattoos based around Chinese or Japanese designs or concepts aren't limited to just these countries, and appear throughout countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. The lotus is a flower often found as part of these designs, and represents purity, or, within Chinese mythology, spiritual awakening. Cherry blossom is another flower which finds its way into plenty of oriental tattoos; this flower is symbolic of love and beauty, and can occasionally be found accompanying other typical Japanese tattoo elements such as koi fish and dragons.