Help me find a plant for this spot?

We have had some fencing fitted to keep our cats in the garden. The patio table was near the fence and this allowed them to escape, so we have had to move it, but this has left an odd gap. You can see it, in the corner behind the patio set in this pic-

So I need a plant that is quite tall, but has no rigid structure (so the cats can't climb it) which can grow in a pot and would only get sun in the morning. The style of the garden is kind of contemporary cottagey, so I wouldn't want anything especially tropical looking.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

 

Hi daisybelle! You could grow a pretty clematis up the fence in a pot. Or you could plant different colored sweet peas every summer. Morning glories will climb up the fence as well. Hope this helps a bit!

 

It's got to be a climber really, not much space. You could train the ivy that is already there. I think I'd go for a honeysuckle though.

 

I've found climbers in pots eventually get pot bound and then cause lots of hassle having to either re pot them or plant out somewhere. Annuals like Morning Glory might be better, but of course no winter interest.

Could you lift one of the patio paving slabs next to the fence and plant something permanently in the soil underneath (providing there isn't concrete under the slab!)? Then you've much more options open to you.

 

Hi Daisybelle,


Excellent suggestions there-smellies it has to be, and as I love them why not a climbing floribunda rose.

Woo has alovely picture of an Ena Harkness that would really stand out there amongst all the deep greens

http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=23087