Garden Q&A: What climbing plants work best on a wooden pergola?

'The main criteria would be plants that are pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance, with bonus points for some nice scent'

Climbing plants are perfect for a pergola but all climbing plants will benefit from being cut back annually, writes Peter Dowdall. File picture

Question

I'd like to erect a wooden pergola, three feet wide, in a fairly sunny spot at the end of my garden. I may be too late for this year, but do you have any recommendations for a mix of climbing plants for it? The main criteria would be pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance, with bonus points for some nice scent.