There are several annual plants I would recommend to new gardeners who want to cover an unsightly mess but do not want permanent plants that could impede house maintenance.

1. Sweet peas give colour and scent and cover rapidly. They tend to go-over later in summer.
2. Climbing nasturtiums have bright coloured flowers and pungent leaves until the first frost.
3. Morning glory and canary creeper are half-hardy  are harder to get going but can be very brash.
4. There are many suitable perennials including various Vines and Ivys. Look around at other local gardens to see what does well before you decide on something that could become permanent.
5. Most importantly for a good show you should provide something to climb up and cling too. Trellis, horizontal wires or netting most common.

 

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