Beginner Gardening: NEED HELP IN SELECTING A GOOD CLIMBER, 1 by GCFL

GCFL wrote:
I just recently built a new house and would like to plant a good climbing plant in the front courtyard area. Sun rises in the back corner of the house and sets in the opposite corner in the front. The area i would be planting the climber receives partial sun/shade but is not in the full heat of the day. Soil is naturally more clay based but has OK drainage due to soil enhancements. I live in the gulf coast and am in zone 8 I believe.

My question is what flowering plant would work best? I have looked at roses, climatis, Hydrangea, and jasmine but just not sure what would do the best.

My concern is also what i should use to provide the plant something to grow on without damaging the house (the area it would be growing is concrete stucco.

I have included a picture of the house with a general idea of where I want the plant to grow (I drew in a vine).