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Flowers have played an important part on symbolism throughout human history. From the various rose designs of noble houses of Europe, to the symbols of healing and emotion they evoke today, floral motifs have been popular forever. Flower designs have always been among the most popular choice for tattoos. And not only for women. Many men have used tattoo flower designs on their bodies, often incorporated into a larger, more complex design. Think 'Guns'n'Roses', or symbols of a dagger and blossom that many men wear.

Sometimes a design simply means a man is in love; he might have a violet or rose tattooed on him to remind him a girl he once knew called by that name. He may simply like flowers. Many flowers symbolise honour in different cultures. And some symbolise magic; the lotus blossom from instance, and in many Eastern cultures, the water lily.

Roses of course, are well known symbols of all sorts of deep and meaningful things, but there are other flower design; the forget-me-not for example, the yesterday-today-tomorrow bush. Cherry blossoms mean a lot in Japan and the lily of the valley has long been an important symbol in Europe. Then there are other tattoo flower designs you may wish to consider; sunflowers for example. Orchids are known for their evocation of the exotic. Many English country flowers are remembered for their connection to old healing remedies; lavender for example and also chamomile. Daffodils are the floral symbol for Wales. It was also once though that crocus plants could stave off illness and so they became associated with mysticism as well.

It's important, when selecting from a range of tattoo flower designs, that you select something that has meaning for you. Roses are common, so people avoid them now as they are not unique. However, if what you want to symbolise on your skin is best said to your own soul by a rose, then I wouldn't be swayed by this. They may be common, but they mean something very different to each person who selects one.