Starting off with bergenias
1 Mix seed compost with perlite or vermiculite in a 4in (10cm) pot and dampen with fresh tap water.
3 Gently insert the cuttings into the prepared compost mix, firming them in to hold them steady.
2 Dip the cut ends of the cuttings in hormone rooting powder or gel to promote strong rooting.
4 Cut off the lower large leaves so energy is used to produce roots, not top growth.
5 Seal the pot in a plastic bag and place on a light windowsill. Rooting should take a few weeks.