101 Amazing Marigold Tattoo Designs You Need To See!

by Jamie Wilson
marigold tattoo ideas

Reviewed & updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA

A marigold is a bright and stunning flower! But they’re so much more than eye candy! Need something to heal skin? Get a marigold ointment. Need something to get rid of pesky insects? Plant a marigold flower. Need a lovely flower tattoo? Tattoo an image of the marigold flower! It’s that simple! And we’ll show you how with our list of top 12 marigold tattoo designs below! Contrary to it being a ‘herb of the sun’, marigold is the ideal October birth flower tattoo. So plant lovers and October babies rejoice and keep on reading!

Traditional Marigold Tattoo

Traditional Marigold Tattoo
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Looking for a realistic marigold flower tattoo? Then this tattoo art is all you’ll need! The marigold flower is most popularly yellow or orange and, well, gold! Ideal for bright and creative people! If you find yourself being described like that, we suggest getting this stunning marigold tattoo! Vibrant colors love all skin tones, so don’t let that stop you!

Black Ink Marigolds Tattoo

Black Ink Marigolds Tattoo
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Flower tattoos will never not look appealing to everyone! So why not get a black ink tattoo of a marigold flower? Stripped of all it’s golden petals, yet this flower still looks magnificent! This marigold flower tattoo, however, does not lack in detail. You can see every petal and leaf vein in this botanical inkwork! Go big with this marigold tattoo design on your back, or get a smaller marigold flower tattoo anywhere you please!

Tiny Marigold Flower Tattoo

Tiny Marigold Flower Tattoo Outsons
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Size really doesn’t matter when it comes to tattoos! And this lovely tiny marigold tattoo proves it! The marigold flower represents a passionate and creative person. If you’re the one, we have plenty of marigold tattoos for you to like! Even better if your birth month is October. This adorable, yet realistic-looking flower tattoo will look perfect as a wrist or neck tattoo! 

Dagger Through Marigold Flower Tattoo

Dagger Through Marigold Flower Tattoo
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A dagger through flower tattoos are a popular tattoo design to search for! They often represent the duality of life. A grim death-bringing dagger heavily contrasts the dainty beauty of a marigold flower. Pair that with some amazing shading and you have the ideal marigold tattoo! Check out the ornamental handel on that dagger! Truly a great marigold tattoo for lovers of both flowers and cool daggers!

Marigold Flower and Opal Necklace Tattoo

Marigold Flower and Opal Necklace Tattoo
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We have the perfect birth flower for October tattoo! Marigold, even though it blooms in spring and summer, is the official birth flower of all October babies. Pair that with the precious opal stone if you’re an October Libra and there’s no way you won’t like this tattoo design! Just look at that opal fire! We absolutely have a talented tattoo artist on our hands right here! This realistic marigold tattoo design must satisfy anyone born in October! 

Bird Skull and Marigold Tattoo

Bird Skull and Marigold Tattoo
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Ready to accept your fate to be more beautiful than a marigold flower? Then get this bird skull and marigold flower tattoo! Bird skulls are mesmerizing for their unique head shape and beak. While some say they represent decay and death, a bird skull is also a symbol of freedom and acceptance of fate. It also makes for an epic tattoo design! Create an even more starker contrast by coloring only the marigold flower!

Stages of Blooming Marigold Flower Tattoo

Stages of Blooming Marigold Flower Tattoo
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Looking for a small flower tattoo with big meaning? Call off the search, as this is the tattoo for you! Marigold tattoos can mean anything you want, but it is also associated with a legend of the brave lion. So why not show off your own growth with this incredible 3 stages of blooming marigold tattoo? Small and bright tattoos sure do pack a punch! Insanely detailed flowers are not just for large tattoos you know! 

Orange Marigold Snake Tattoo

Orange Marigold Snake Tattoo
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Have you ever seen a more unique marigold tattoo than this one? Instead of using flower tattoos as a standalone design, why not get a marigold pattern? An orange marigold pattern on a snake – to be precise! The vibrant orange next to the deepest black of the snake creates that striking contrast. Tattoos often have hidden meaning to their bearers. Only you can know what this flower-patterned snake means if you tattoo it! This snake and flower tattoo is so awesome, any placement would work!  

Abstract Watercolor Marigold Flower Tattoo

Abstract Watercolor Marigold Flower Tattoo
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What better way to show the deepest feeling there is – love, than with a birth flower tattoo? Maybe you have a wonderful child and you’re looking for birth flower tattoos for December. Well, you won’t find that information here, but what you will find is a stunning marigold flower tattoo! For anyone loving a person born in October, this watercolor marigold flower tattoo is perfect! Add a contrasting color in the background for the flower to stand out and you’re good to go!

Commemoration Marigold Flower Tattoo

Commemoration Marigold Flower Tattoo
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A flower tattoo will look beautiful on anyone’s skin, just as much it does in a garden. We find flower tattoos to be a touching gesture to commemorate someone’s life and their passing. Despite their bright meaning, a marigold also symbolizes despair and grief over someone. If you’re looking for a tattoo like that, we suggest this small marigold inkwork! You can make the number of petals match how many years that person was loved by all.

Embroidery Marigold Flower Tattoo

Embroidery Marigold Flower Tattoo
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Plant lovers and creative people unite! If you’re keeping the embroidery tradition alive today, this marigold tattoo is the one for you! Perhaps you’re looking for a flower tattoo to immortalize your passion for this craft.The subtle shading on this intriguing tattoo design is all done in tiny dots. You need patience for that technique just like for embroidery! Opt for colored ink only for the flower part, to make this marigold tattoo stand out! 

Small Puppy and Marigold Flower Tattoo

Small Puppy and Marigold Flower Tattoo
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An owner’s love for a pet is endless! Whether your furry family member is still alive or is among angels, get this tattoo! A realistic portrait tattoo of your pet that just passed away is a solemn promise to forever remember him or her. A marigold flower can be a symbol of grief for a lost one. Pay tribute to the one that brought so much joy in your life with this small pet and marigold flower tattoo! 

Having Said All That

We hope our list of top 12 marigold flower tattoo ideas helped you find the perfect tattoo! Marigold flowers bring warmth and smiles regardless if they’re in your garden or on skin! They symbolize creativity, passion and cheerfulness! We’ll just ignore the slightly negative connotations here. Pin all your favorite ideas from this list, and get that amazing marigold flower tattoo you always wanted! 

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