Gladiolus and Poppy
Strength of character and integrity for the gladiolus; remembrance for the poppy, particularly in Commonwealth countries.
The poppy carries strong associations with wartime remembrance. Worth knowing if that is not the meaning you intend.
A single bloom suits a wrist, ankle or shoulder. Several flowers together — a family bouquet, for instance — need the space of a forearm, thigh or back. Check how much each placement hurts on the pain chart before deciding.
Floral work sits naturally in minimalist and fine-line, in blackwork where the silhouette carries the design, in watercolor when you want the colour to bleed, and in old school where bold outlines keep it readable for decades.