Honeysuckle grows in woodland and along hedgerows, weaving through shrubs and trees. It is common and widespread throughout the British Isles. It is hugely valuable to wildlife, supporting several species, many of which are rare. Butterflies, such as the white admiral (which is in decline), rely specifically on Honeysuckle, and it is also enjoyed by bumblebees.

There are many different species of Honeysuckle., some have been introduced to the British Isles and have now become naturalised, whereas others are garden escapees and can be invasive. Lonicera periclymenum is native to the British Isles.