Magnolia Tattoos Symbolism, Designs, and Unique Varieties

Magnolias are one of those rare flowers that grow on a tree, but that’s not the only thing special about them. It’s the symbolism that enhances their appeal and makes them stand out in the tattoo world. Women, especially, love inking Magnolia flowers because of their soft color and tenderness. Here in this blog, explore with us some of the prettiest, most beautiful Magnolia tattoos that are so breathtaking you won’t want to miss out on them!

Magnolia Tattoo Symbolism

Magnolias are flowers that can thrive in any condition, so inking them on your body will remind you to be strong in all phases of life. They bloom in the early spring, so a Magnolia tattoo serves as a symbol of starting something new in your life.

In Georgian culture, Magnolia trees are the source of good luck and blessing. Likewise, Chinese people have long used Magnolia as a symbol of purity and nobility. In Japan, Magnolias represent nature, love, and dignity.

Other than the cultural significance, the different colors of Magnolia also represent various things. Like:

• Most Magnolias are white in color, which shows innocence, kindness, and purity.
• Those Magnolia flowers with a pink pistil signify love, romance, and femininity.
• Some Magnolias also have a yellowish pistil, which shows happiness, warmth, and friendship.

Breathtaking Magnolia Tattoo Ideas

Let’s explore some gorgeous Magnolia tattoo ideas below:

1. Fineline Magnolia tattoo:  Starting with the basic, fineline Magnolia tattoos are pure aesthetic. With crisp and fine lines, they are most visible on the arms, shoulders, and neck. Better if you make the design look wrapped around your body, like your forearm.
   

   

   

   

   

   

   
   
2. Simple Magnolia flower tattoo: Just one flower tattoo showing all the delicacy of Magnolias! These tattoos are simple and beautiful, perfect to ink on your wrist, fingers, and the back of your hands.
3. Black and gray Magnolia tattoo: Black and gray Magnolia tattoos are one step ahead of fineline designs as they have lots of details. Even though the tattoo is all monochrome, the shading with grays and blacks makes it look so aesthetically pleasing.
   

   

   

   

   

   
   
4. Magnolia and Red-breasted Blackbird tattoo: The red-breasted blackbird is a bold bird that you can ink with delicate Magnolia flowers. The two, when combined, make the perfect blend of resilience and courage in hard times in life. You can also ink your Magnolias in red to create a captivating look.
5. Magnolia on a vase tattoo: Artists should get their hands on this tattoo, as it shows beautiful Magnolias captured in a vase. It reflects on the cultural and historical traditions of vases, but this time with delicate Magnolia flowers.
   

   

   

   

   

   
   
6. Magnolia flowers with a long stem tattoo: Many Magnolia flowers have long leaves and stems, so lots of Magnolias on a long stem would look great as a tattoo. Because of the sharp length of the stem, ink this design on your shoulder or in the middle of the back.
7. Magnolia flower with your name tattoo: Get a Magnolia flower tattoo with your name under it. Use a font of your choice to make the tattoo look even more appealing.
   

   

   

   

   

   
   
8. Magnolia flower with blooming branches tattoo: Add a touch of spring to your tattoo with Magnolia flowers growing and hanging with blooming branches. This will create the perfect Magnolia flower tattoo in its best form.
9. Ornamental Magnolia tattoo: One of the most beautiful Magnolia tattoos where flowers and stems have jewels hanging down. You can add as many colors to jewels as you like. Designs like these look ideal in areas like the wrist or neck (where it will look like you are wearing the ornament).
   

   

   

   

   

   
   
10. Magnolia with bee tattoo: Bees are attracted to Magnolias, especially honey bees. They also symbolize bravery, harmony, and the beauty of nature. Inking them with Magnolias will reflect these bee qualities blended with the elegance of flowers.

Unique Magnolia Flower Tattoos

Magnolia has so many types, just like roses and other flowers. Inking different types of Magnolias will tell something unique about your personality, as they all have distinctive colors, shapes, and traits.

Here we have 12 popular types of Magnolia flower tattoos that you can ink on your body:

• Ansie Magnolia Tattoo: If you are a fan of Jdrama, you must be familiar with the Ansie Magnolia; it is a popular type of Magnolia flower native to Japan. With beautiful white strappy petals, these flowers are much like tulips but a bit wider. Their white color turns golden yellow in fall, so that’s another option for Magnolia tattoos.
• Bigleaf Magnolia Tattoo: Also known as Magnolia Macrophylla, these Magnolia flowers are beyond aesthetic! They bloom fully, unlike Ansie Magnolia, and stay evergreen in the warmer areas. They grow on trees, so you can draw your Magnolia tattoo around large tree leaves.
• Ashe’s Magnolia Tattoo: Ashe Magnolia or Magnolia Ashei grows on large shrubs to small trees and has white petals. What’s unique about these flowers is that their petals are usually up to 1 foot long, which is why many people like to get a single petal tattoo of Ashe Magnolia instead of the whole flower.
• Cucumber Tree Magnolia Tattoo: These types of Magnolia are named after a cucumber because the fruits look like vegetables. But that has nothing to do with how breathtaking the flowers look! They are also white flowers wrapped in large glossy leaves, so they look somewhat like tulips. You can even get them inked in an aesthetic red as the flowers turn from white to red while blooming.
• Lily Magnolia Tattoo: Lily Magnolia or Magnolia Liliiflora is for those who prefer smaller tattoos. These cute little flowers have a similar shape to Lilies with reddish-purple or pink hues and a subtle but pleasing fragrance. They grow in bunches, so get a tattoo with lots of small pinkish Lily Magnolias.
• Kobus Magnolia Tattoo: Kobus Magnolia is unique. It grows slowly and is a tiny size; the white flowers are painted pink at the bottom, and there is a slight fragrance. Their shrubs also do not have a particular shape, so Kobus Magnolia (or MAgnolia Kubos) would be great for abstract Magnolia tattoos with no specific design.
• Loebner Magnolia Tattoo: Loebner Magnolia grows on a small tree but with lots and lots of stems filled with little, pinkish, and whitish flowers. They are so tiny, but their star shape makes them easy to spot. You can get them inked in white buds or pinkish-bloomed flowers.
• Saucer Magnolia Tattoo: If you want to ink Magnolia flowers but want to make them bloom fully, Saucer Magnolia is a good option. Also called Magnolia x Soulangiana, these flowers can take many forms, such as a large shrub with many steps or a small tree with fewer stems. They also have white petals with pink interiors like many other Magnolia flowers.
• Southern Magnolia Tattoo: Or, Magnolia Grandiflora, these flowers are so beautiful, aesthetic, breathtaking, elegant, and whatnot! They are super common and have plain white leaves with a yellowish pistil surrounded by elliptical leaves. Though they look plain, they are one of the most beautiful Magnolia types.
• Star Magnolia Tattoo: These star-shaped white flowers (Magnolia Stellata) have long, thin petals. While the petals are plain, lots of detail is present in the yellowish pistil, which gives these Magnolia tattoos an intricate look. They either grow in small trees or large shrubs, so feel free to add further details to your tattoo.
• Sweetbay Magnolia Tattoo: Sweetbay Magnolia (or Magnolia Tripetala) is the prettiest kind of Magnolia flower, with small, delicate “tepals” in a saucer or cup shape. Tepals are not petals but a combination of petals and sepals. Their unique shape and the creamy white color are the reason behind their popularity in the tattoo world.
• Umbrella Magnolia Tattoo: These Magnolias also have a unique shape, like an umbrella that opens up when blooming. The petals are drooped down at the ends with a pinkish pistil in the center. They are white and creamy in color and often inked as a single Magnolia tattoo on the wrist or forearm.

To Sum

Magnolia flower tattoos have limitless designs, as each color and type of Magnolia has unique symbolism. The good thing is you can pair your favorite colors and types to design your own Magnolia tattoo. Draw the flowers with long stems or lots of small branches or add details like birds and bees. Lastly, throw some splash of monochrome or keep your tattoo colored.