Based near Cambridge in the heart of the Waikatos fertile growing area, Annton Nursery enjoys a temperate climate with moderate winters, and summers that are generally warm and dry. Since 2008 the nursery has operated from a new, purpose built site. The much larger site is reliant on the latest technology to produce consistently high quality plants, with machines in place to aid with potting, trimming and managing greenhouse environments.

Big on the environment, Annton Nursery was one of the first nurseries in New Zealand to be accredited with both the EcoHort and NIASA standards. These accreditation programs underline the nurseries commitment to producing great plants whilst caring for the environment and ensures environmental sustainability goals, and best practice standards are consistently met.

With the recent trend away from minimalist gardens of the 2000's, the returning popularity of garden colour has seen the nursery develop many important relationships with international breeding houses. Stephen travels regularly to meet with suppliers at international trade shows to view the latest releases in plant breeding. These shows, which attract the world's most pro-active growers, are where he is looking for colour that lasts and performs for today's most demanding gardeners. These new products are one of the keys to the nursery maintaining its position at the leading edge of ornamental horticulture in New Zealand.

Stephen's team of up to 25 horticulturalists use over a century of combined experience to craft plants of the highest quality. One of the founding Enrich with Nature® nurseries, Annton Nursery produces all their plants, including many exclusive new flowering lines, under the Enrich With Nature® brand. Products are widely available at all leading garden retailers throughout new Zealand. The Enrich With Nature® brand is a sign of quality that gardeners can trust.

As one of the largest and the most technologically advanced nurseries in the country, we provide a high-quality growing environment enabling year-round production. Our team of 45 professional horticulturalists work around the clock to monitor plants,maintaining the highest standards of plant production and care.

A major expansion in 2014 saw the creation of stage one of an additional one and a half hectares of heated glasshouses, all controlled by a Priva Environmental Computer with six individually controlled climate zones. With 24 hour real-time monitoring and a GART planning system to ensure plants arrive to customers on time and ready to thrive, we're running at optimal efficiency.

Our dedication to stock development has seen us pioneer the introduction of a number of new house plants to the New Zealand market, such as Anthuriums, Bromeliads, and Phalaenopsis Orchids. Close connections with leading European plant breeders have enabled us to introduce the latest varieties, many of which are now regularly featured in interior and landscape design. Ideally located in rural Ramarama, two minutes from the Southern Motorway and 15 minutes from Manukau City, we're able to deliver around the country effortlessly with our own fleet of trucks and other dedicated carriers. Green stock is professionally cared for during transportation by fully-trained staff.

Rainbow Park Nurseries is part of Rainbow Group, a 100% New Zealand owned company. Sister company Rainbow Trees specialises in growing large trees and specimen grades of ornamental, fruit and both native and exotic trees for landscapers, developers and retail outlets around New Zealand.