Here's What A Tulip Tattoo Really Means

Tulips could be called the "just right" flower — they're not too big or too small, not too romantic or too unromantic, not too formal or too casual (via Tattooseo). Tulips are most commonly associated with perfect love (via Pro Flowers), but have also been thought to symbolize rebirth, as they are one of Spring's first flowers to bloom. In Victorian England, tulips were associated with charity and chivalry (via FTD). Tulips are so much a part of The Netherlands that they are the country's national flower (ABC Flora).

Different colors can also change the significance of a tulip tattoo. A purple version of the flower symbolizes royalty. A pink tulip signifies happiness and confidence, while yellow tulips symbolize sunshine and cheerfulness. White tulips symbolize forgiveness, and red tulips indicate passion and more romantic feelings (via Pro Flowers, FTD). Before getting the ink, research the hue to achieve the meaning you desire.