Its a sign summers here when the sunflowers are out.

Have you tried growing annual climbers?

I've never tried these before.  This one is the cup and saucer vine.  A vigorous annual climber and I must admit I had my doubts.  They were fairly quick to germinate (on the kitchen windowsill) and I've planted them in containers with canes in .  

Initially I had the container in the greenhouse but it quickly got taken outside when I realised just how vigorous they actually are.  Would be great to have quick cover for an area in the garden.

The flower pods are now on the plant so I'll post another picture
when the flowers are out.