pruning the flowers on bergenia (elephant ears)?

Q: I have a question about elephant ears once they have finished flowering. I have heard that you should never cut these flowers, but the flowers are starting to go to seed. Can I cut the flower stems now that they are going to seed? When is the best time to cut the stems back?

A: No, you can cut the flowers, just don't ever cut the leaves!  Anytime after they finish flowering is fine.  And by the way, bergenia make nice cut flowers, too!