Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Russian River is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Russian River requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.
Growing Russian River from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Russian River about 63 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Russian River
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Russian River is a hardy plant.