Roses are perhaps the traditional tattooer's flower of choice for men and women alike. If you're ready to get your neck tattoo, this bloom is a good place to start. Regarded as symbols of pure love, roses were popular tattoos among sailors who wanted to get something to honor their wife or girlfriend. Take some time to review the many styles and colors of roses with your tattoo artist to determine the best type of rose tattoo for your neck.
Peonies have been called "the rose without thorns," and these big, eye-catching flowers are ideal candidates for neck piece tattoos. These flowers are a staple in Japanese and Chinese art and culture, symbolizing prosperity, wealth and good fortune, while in the west it has been associated with the Virgin Mary. A well-done neck tattoo of a peony will feature the delicately curled petals of this flower, and while they are traditionally colored in deep shades of red, you can discuss other color schemes that incorporate white, pink, burgundy or yellow with your tattoo artist to stay true to life.
Chrysanthemums make bold statements as neck tattoos, as these big, bright flowers carry deep symbolic meanings in addition to being objects of beauty. In Asia, the chrysanthemum is symbolic of autumn, its blooming season, and the notion of living a long, happy life. These full, colorful flowers are often tattooed in shades of red, yellow, orange, pink, burgundy and white, but your tattoo artist can advise you as to other color schemes that will look good on your neck while staying in the bloom's natural color scheme.
Consider traditional Japanese cherry blossoms if you don't want a single flower but still desire a delicate floral design tattooed on your neck. Cherry blossoms are delicate representations of the beauty, brevity and transience of life, and bloom in various shades of white, pink, yellow and green. Decide whether you want a group of them in full blossom on a branch that follows the curve of your neck or in a windswept arrangement complete with traditional Japanese wind bars.