Hi Scottish, I hadn't heard of this 1, so googled it, it's claimed to be hardy as you say, but not yet proven, it is a perennial so you can take semi ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn, basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or divide in spring, yuo will need bottom heat for autumn cuttings, Derek.

Thanks Derek - I will need to go shopping then :) If only I hadn't left if this late. Still, you learn and if all else fails, a new plant in spring and do them early enough.

Hi Scottish, if you mean to buy an electric propagator, make sure you get 1 with a thermostat, the cheaper ones have to be controlled by opening little vents on the plastic cover, which means it can get too hot, Derek.

Thanks for that Derek.

If you plan to keep your propagator on a windowsill best make it a north facing one or paint the see through cover white to keep the plants in a warm atmosphere but not a hot one where they can cook.

Great tip Scotsgran. Thanks.

We had a talk on propagating on Tuesday evening at Suntrap Gardening Club. The tip came from the speaker who did not seem to be a great fan of very small heated propagators.

Having priced a heated propagator I have decided that it would be more cost effective to buy a new plant if it doesn't come through winter!
I'd be doubtful of having any further use for it right now but thank you both for your input.