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World's Most Popular Flower Tattoos© Instagram

Here are the World’s Most Popular Flower Tattoos

30 varieties of blooms figure among the most ink worthy.


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
DECEMBER 3, 2020 5:20 PM EST

If you love flowers and you would like to get a tattoo, this article is for you! According to Flowercard, a company that has been handpicking fresh flowers and delivering unique floral greeting cards for years, 30 varieties of flowers figure among the most popular to get tatted. From the classic rose to the hard-to-pronounce Chrysanthemums, flowers are one of the best ways to express our feelings. Thanks to the diversity of blooms, we can always find a meaning that represents our emotions.

The company based in the UK collected the data by searching hashtags using the All My Favourite Flower Names list. After looking on Instagram using the flower name followed by “tattoo” or “tattoos,” they could find which bloom had the most images. Using both the scientific name and the common name for each flower on the list, Flowercard released the world’s most famous flower tattoos.

These are the most ink worthy flowers found on Instagram.

  1. Rose - 3,482,299 hashtags
  2. Lotus - 418,030 hashtags
  3. Peony - 409,982 hashtags
  4. Sunflower - 211,449 hashtags
  5. Poppy - 69,776 hashtags
  6. Chrysanthemum - 60,080 hashtags
  7. Lily - 55,646 hashtags
  8. Daisy - 36,977 hashtags
  9. Orchid - 34,549 hashtags
  10. Hibiscus - 34,428 hashtags

Find below five of the World’s Most Popular Flower Tattoos and their meanings according to Flowercard.

Arm rose tattoo© @bensmithtatts

Rose Tattoo

The flower of love and romance takes the top spot of the most popular flower tattoo. Frequently seen adorning larger tattoo pieces or in bouquets of their own, rose tattoos are as versatile as they are beautiful.

Lotus Tattoo on a foot.© @anais_chabane

Lotus Tattoo

In many different cultures, the lotus flower symbolizes purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth. Having a tattoo of a lotus flower could be a perfect way for you to represent your triumph over a struggle in life.

Peony Tattoo in the back© @oceanbluetattoo

Peony Tattoo

The peony is a highly detailed flower representing prosperity, good fortune, a happy marriage, riches, honor, and compassion. They are often tattooed over large surface areas such as the thighs or side of the body to show off their intricate details.

Arm Sunflower Tattoo© @v_lunatattoo

Sunflower Tattoo

The happiest flower! The sunflower symbolizes positivity and strength. With its vibrant yellow, a sunflower tattoo can be a striking addition to anybody’s piece and a reminder to see a little positivity every day.

Arm Poppy Tattoo© @ciccio_psink

Poppy Tattoo

Poppies are a common flower used to represent a loved one who has passed. Their dainty petals and stems are best suited for smaller, more artistic designs and often have a more feminine feel.