Best is trachelospermum - native jasmine. It needs support to climb - lattice or wires are fine - and won’t damage walls or paint. Evergreen with shiny deep green leaves, likes sun and is tough.
It’s a bit late to start but keep the water up to it for a month and it will grow fast - you could have some cover by January. The tendrils are capable of 0.5 metre per day in early spring with rain.
After rain it usually flowers -little white stars, which give a nice perfume in the evenings.
Only thing to note is that it needs a haircut 2-3 times a year - cut off the straggly bits to keep it looking good.
If you change your mind it’s easily removed no issues.
In addition it sounds like you could use a few trees for long term shade but they take longer.
Last edited by Wavytone; 08-11-2019 at 08:35 PM.
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