Photograph by T. Kiya via Flickr. Story photography by Sanda Vuckovic Pagaimo, unless noted otherwise. Floral design and styling by Chelsea Fuss

You might be surprised to know that jasmine hods up quite well in a vase--as long as you follow a few conditioning procedures. Read on to see how to tame curvy jasmine vines just enough for a vase.

Photograph by Toshiyuki Imai via Flickr

The star-shaped flowers are famous for emitting a heady fragrance.

1. Clip vines in the early morning or evening when they are most hydrated.

2. Pick long vines that have both unopened buds and open flowers.

3. Use stems at different lengths for height variation.

3. Think about how much space the bouquet can occupy.

4. Combine jasmine with other 'filler' stems for structure.

Cow parsley is a good option for adding height and support.