The one of ours which is in shade has only just come into leaf, so the leaves are still fairly small.

Mine is still bare of leaves and i find the Clem alpinus is usually over before i get leaf break. But mine is in a shady cold windy place.
The one in the garden over the road is only just starting to show green buds.

The buds on mine have broken in just the last few days. Just needs a little patience - once it gets going it should be fine. I may well be a little milder here in the SW.

Thank you all. I suppose I noticed it being slow because last year spring moved along very quickly and blooms were up and over in double quick time. This year it’s a much slower process which I like better as it gives me time to enjoy everything.