Choosing the best placement of your tattoo is as important as the design itself. Trailing hibiscus flowers or "falling" flowers are a popular way to create a design flowing with the curves of your body. Sketch out hibiscus flowers that either decrease in size or remain consistent. Each flower can have different colors or different shades of the same colors to add variety. Leaves or even light water designs can connect the flowers.
Hibiscus flowers are an attractive centerpiece for sleeve designs. A tattoo sleeve is a tattoo placed on the arm. This generally starts at the shoulder and extends down your arm, with a large design wrapping around your arm. The website Fullsleevetattoo.org notes that sleeve tattoos categories include a quarter sleeve (shoulder to halfway down the upper arm), half sleeve (from shoulder to elbow), and full sleeve (shoulder to wrist). While you can have several hibiscus flowers in your sleeve design, you will want to have other images to give depth and balance the tattoo. The hibiscus grows in tropical areas, so tropical items such as sand, brightly colored waters, or mountains and leaves can complete your sleeve design.
A single hibiscus flower is just as stunning as a group of flowers. For women, a single hibiscus tattoo is popular on the ribs or side of the hip, or center of the lower back. For men, hibiscus flowers can be popular on the upper arm, back of the shoulder. The calf or foot is another popular spot for both men and women to place a single flower. Shadowing beneath the tattoo can help give the appearance of place, keeping your tattoo from looking as if it is floating in space. Choosing a vibrant hue of red or pink will attract attention to your piece.