My hibiscus in in a large clay pot. It has buds that don't bloom. They turn brown and fall off. What is wrong?

My hibiscus in in a large clay pot. It has buds that don't bloom. They turn brown and fall off. What is wrong?
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test the soil for ph.  it should be 6.0-8.0
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