Crocosmia

Hi,
I looking for information from other Zone 5 gardeners.  I would like to know how you overwinter Crocosmia.  I know that it is hardy to zone 6 but can survive zone 5 with protection.  Just how much protection do you give it?  I planted some last summer and liked it "hot' late summer color.  I know of a clump not too far from here that gets absolutely no care and they survive though they are planted near a building.  They did not appear yet this year so I went hunting for them this weekend and found the bulbs to be mush they were mulched late last fall with chopped oak leaves we did not have much of a snow cover this winter here in New England.  They are planted in a "open bed" and not nestled near the house.  I will dig them in the fall but would like to find other overwintering ideas as well.    
Jerry
W. MA
Zone 5
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