Too early, Daisy - down here in Devon ours are all still fully dormant right now, despite weeks of warm weather, so I wouldn't worry, particularly since you're in the North East.

Actually, Ilex, in the north of Scotland ours is now in growth. Just hang on a bit longer, Daisy.

Thanks Ilex/Bulbaholic, Phew.. Worrying over nothing then...Actually, isnt that weird, Its growing in Scotland before Devon! But you are gett'n great weather at the min Bulbaholic, and about time to :)

I planted one last year too and thought it had died, but it's just started shooting in the last day or so.

I too have one Daisy but mine refused to flower and the leaves were not as nice as they should have been so i moved it further along the bog garden and hey presto its growing lovely and looks very healthy.Perhaps it thought it was going on the compost. Thanks for your comments and will i ever get the hang of it. I really thought my pics. were following each other in order.

Good news, It survived and growing beautifully, I was worrying to much..
You will get it Rose, I promise, it just takes time. The first time i uploaded pics on a forum was the happiest day of my life hahaha it took me 100s of tries lol..