Julia Child finally thriving — the one thing that changed everything

I nearly gave up on Julia Child after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on pruning to an outward-facing bud at a 45-degree angle and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic.

It now lives in a trellis or pergola for climbing varieties and has genuinely transformed that spot. exceptional fragrance on warm afternoons is even more impressive in person than I expected from photos. hips forming in autumn for wildlife interest was spectacular — worth every bit of patience. If you're struggling with yours, pruning to an outward-facing bud at a 45-degree angle is almost certainly the issue.