Whether you’re being tattooed for the first time or trying to expand your already large collection, you’re probably looking for some inspiration. A floral tattoo, in our opinion, is always a good choice. We adore all flowers, including roses, orchids, wildflowers, and botanical blossoms.

After a lot of internet research, we compiled a list of 45 of our favourite flower tattoos, and we even asked two tattoo artists (Sag Shrestha and Victoria “Tori” Asante) for their expert advice. Keep scrolling for inspiration.

Meet the expert.

Sag Shrestha is the proprietor of New Jersey-based Fait Maison Tattoo.Victoria “Tori” Asante is a professional tattoo artist from Nashville.01of 46

Fine Line Flower Tattoo

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This fine-line piece is classic, clean, and would look wonderful anyplace on the body. “I would recommend asking for a simple rose and stem design, fine line-work, and the preferred size” to replicate this design, recommends Asante.

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Colorful Back Tattoo

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Thinking about a daring back piece? Look to this tattoo for inspiration. It is a colourful depiction of two flowers in bloom that covers one side of the upper back.

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Entwined Flower Tattoo

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We’re great admirers of minimalist artwork, and if you are as well, this portrayal of two blossoms will appeal to you. It nearly looks like they’re merging into one another, which may be a powerful symbol of love.

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Tropical Flower Tattoo

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If you enjoy the tropics or are looking for a colourful floral tattoo, go no further than this thigh piece. These stunning hibiscus blooms have been carefully tinted, with the reds and greens blending seamlessly.

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Lily Tattoo

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Lilies have many meanings, including rebirth and compassion, making them a symbolic choice for a tattoo. We love the fine-line technique in this art.

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Mini Rose Tattoo

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There’s something so dainty and feminine about a baby-sized rose tattoo. While this one is small it features plenty of detail, making for one gorgeous piece of ink.

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Flower Bundle Tattoo

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While we love receiving real flowers, this floral bundle tattoo may be even better. Tell your tattoo artist whatever flowers you want displayed and let them work their magic.

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Garden Flower Tattoo

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How stunning is this representation of a garden flower? If you end up using this photo as inspo, make sure to tell your artist you want lots of shading and fine strokes.

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Shaded Rose Tattoo

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“For something like this, I’d ask if the artist is comfortable doing fine line micro realism tattoos,” shares Shrestha. “Something like this might need a touch-up depending on how it heals.”

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Tiny Flower Finger Tattoo

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Finger tattoos aren’t going away anytime soon, and if you’re searching for art to put on one of your fingers, we think this small flower is the way to go. We prefer the location on the side of the finger instead of the top.

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Collarbone Rose Tattoo

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You can never go wrong with a rose tattoo, and we love what Asante done with this one. We’re blown away by her skilled shading, which is precisely placed on the collarbone.

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Micro Flower Tattoo

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Micro tattoos are all the rage thanks to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, and if you’re in the market for one, look to this pic as inspo. When getting a micro tattoo, make sure you’re clear with your artist about your needs and expectations; if you go too small you can lose some detail.

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Ear Flower Tattoo

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“Minimalist tattoos are very popular now,” Shrestha tells Byrdie. If you’re contemplating getting one, “you need to consider a fine line artist and remember how tattoos age… [it] might not be as dainty or fine line 10 years later.”

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Artsy Flower Tattoo

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From the delicate hand holding a bundle of blooms to the fun placement on the upper thigh, there’s nothing about this tattoo we don’t like.

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Forearm Flower Tattoo

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While this tattoo would look fab on any placement, we think it suits the forearm perfectly. From the brilliant shading to the lifelike quality, you’ll want to bookmark this one to show your artist.

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Orchid Tattoo

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“For a tattoo like this, you can seek out an artist who has done bold line floral work,” shares Shrestha. “This style of tattoo will last a long time without [the need] for a touch-up.”

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Finger Flower Tattoo

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Placed carefully on the side of the middle finger, the thin strokes give this item a stark character that we can’t help but admire.

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Sunflower Tattoo

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Sunflower tattoos look wonderful; just make sure your artist can capture all of the nuances. Because there is so much going on within a sunflower, we recommend researching and finding a tattoo artist you can trust.

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Hand Rose Tattoo

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It’s not every day that you see a tattoo on the top of the hand, but this one has us wanting to schedule an appointment right away! The delicate rose is incredibly charming, and we adore how the stem appears to blossom between the fingers.

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Desert Rose Tattoo

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“For a piece like this, the client should ask for a sternum tattoo, fine line-work, palm size, minimal shading, and the specific flowers (if there are some) that the client is requesting, blooming out from the root of the plant itself,” says Asante.

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Cute Flower Tattoo

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This adorable tiny tattoo exudes youth, which we adore. Tell the artist that you want the flowers to be the focus point, with smaller blossoms on top.